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Recent Examples of grossing
Topline Movie theaters just had their lowest-grossing summer in three years, as this year’s total barely fell below last summer’s gross as moviegoing cooled in August, despite early analyst expectations that this summer could have been a return to box office glory.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossing
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On the field, the Dominican Republic won 7-5, with Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara earning the win.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of his favorite experiences in scouting was earning the climbing merit badge, Frels said.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hang bird netting to exclude birds from a favorite drumming site.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actor impressed in films like 1984’s The Killing Fields (netting an Oscar nomination) and multiple Woody Allen movies, including Hannah and Her Sisters (1986).—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The age-old practice of saunas has captured the attention of the wellness zeitgeist, garnering a new generation of followers eager to tap into its benefits.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prior to joining the Disney label, Kennedy served as producer or executive producer more than 70 feature films, collectively garnering 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The campaign came to that conclusion after obtaining copies of local election officials’ verifications of the more than 300,000 signatures the campaign turned in last December.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, a group of more than 70 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to the DHS Office of Inspector General requesting an investigation into the agency's use of such technology without obtaining a warrant.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Oakland’s leaders envision their town attaining similar big-city status.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha as core to attaining enlightenment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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How to Harvest Cucumbers Knowing when to harvest your cucumbers is important not just for procuring delicious vegetables but also for maintaining a consistent supply throughout the season.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ coach described walking in and seeing the Heat leading with three minutes left, on the verge of winning their sixth consecutive game and Adebayo on the free-throw line (naturally).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Saratoga ridden by Mark Walsh celebrates winning the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 10, 2026 in Cheltenham, England.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Grossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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