rake in
phrasal verb
raked in; raking in; rakes in
informal
: to earn or receive (a large amount of money)
The movie raked in over $300 million.
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As of December 2024, City Attorney Charles Wadams tied with police Chief Cory Stambaugh, each raking in $160,000 per year, according to previous Statesman reporting.
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Scott McIntosh, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
One Battle raked in mentions on all the major BAFTA categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Adapted Screenplay.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The ruling marks the second time the PAC, which has raked in roughly $3 million from national GOP and dark money groups, has stepped into a case over the future of Kansas City’s congressional representation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Kaleb Blaha raked in every possible Division III postseason honor, including the Gagliardi Trophy bestowed upon the nation’s most outstanding player.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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Scott McIntosh, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
One Battle raked in mentions on all the major BAFTA categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Adapted Screenplay.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The ruling marks the second time the PAC, which has raked in roughly $3 million from national GOP and dark money groups, has stepped into a case over the future of Kansas City’s congressional representation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Kaleb Blaha raked in every possible Division III postseason honor, including the Gagliardi Trophy bestowed upon the nation’s most outstanding player.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Rake in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rake%20in. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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