make money
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: to earn money : to make a profit
The club made money by selling advertisements in the newsletter.
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So, like all pyramid schemes, the only people who make money are the people who come in early.
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Dwyer Murphy
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
Researchers and counselors are especially worried about single young men who play in fantasy sports leagues, bet on sports, day trade, and consider gambling a good way to make money.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
As long as people aren’t trading in their iPhones and leaving the Apple ecosystem, the ability to make money off that huge user base remains intact.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Recent data shows that only about 57% of indie touring musicians actually turned a profit, and those who did make money averaged around $3,800 in net revenue.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
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Dwyer Murphy
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
Researchers and counselors are especially worried about single young men who play in fantasy sports leagues, bet on sports, day trade, and consider gambling a good way to make money.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
As long as people aren’t trading in their iPhones and leaving the Apple ecosystem, the ability to make money off that huge user base remains intact.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Recent data shows that only about 57% of indie touring musicians actually turned a profit, and those who did make money averaged around $3,800 in net revenue.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
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“Make money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20money. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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