make money

phrase

: to earn money : to make a profit
The club made money by selling advertisements in the newsletter.

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Netflix said in a letter to shareholders on Tuesday that its mission is to entertain the world while building a successful business, with the core being streaming TV, film and live events that make money through subscription and ads. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Some people make money, some people use the buzz to shore up a brand, and some people get their lives wrecked, but who falls into this last category comes down to bad luck more than to justice. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 And, of course, his channels and streaming division needs to make money. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 One profile advertises $29-per-month online courses on how to make money through AI content. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make money

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“Make money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20money. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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