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as in won
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earned
His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Rautiainen continued to establish himself as a goal-scorer but earned the league’s MVP award through his growth as a playmaker.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Born in Hong Kong and based in Toronto for over 40 years, Lee has earned international acclaim for his innovative blend of French technique with Asian flavors and ingredients.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Cape Verde earned three draws in the group stage – the shocking Spain result, running with Uruguay in the second match and ending up in a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Heather Siegers gave the Dutch chase a great launch but after the powerplay the brakes were applied by Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan and Zafar, who earned a T20 career-best 3-13.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
—
Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Rautiainen continued to establish himself as a goal-scorer but earned the league’s MVP award through his growth as a playmaker.
—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Born in Hong Kong and based in Toronto for over 40 years, Lee has earned international acclaim for his innovative blend of French technique with Asian flavors and ingredients.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Cape Verde earned three draws in the group stage – the shocking Spain result, running with Uruguay in the second match and ending up in a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Heather Siegers gave the Dutch chase a great launch but after the powerplay the brakes were applied by Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan and Zafar, who earned a T20 career-best 3-13.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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Bill Plaschke’s excellent column on Tanter was well-deserved.
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There is something to be found in both this character and the actress who plays her, but Alcock’s Kara did not have a chance to shine here in a lacking feature, and deserved better.
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Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
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The use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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On Wednesday, June 24, the Second District Court of Appeal in California reversed its previous decision regarding the participation of Russian businessman Yuri Shefler, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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He also was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl again in 2015.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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