as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
the annual emolument for the director of the charity is officially only one dollar
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More than a third of California teachers surveyed by Education Week said their salaries were better or about the same as those of their family members and friends.—
Diana Lambert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brady is seeking monetary relief of over $1 million and damages for physical pain and mental anguish, lost wages, physical impairment and medical expenses.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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If your wages are currently being garnished, there are several legitimate, legally recognized pathways to stop it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Emoluments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emoluments. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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