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Recent Examples of grossing
The Book of Mormon is typically one of Broadway’s best-grossing productions, with the most recent figures for the week ending April 26 showing a gross of $752,688 and attendance often at the 90% of capacity level.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 May 2026
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.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 May 2026
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.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossing
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Despite the city and Heal the Bay forming a Santa Monica Pier Task Force, adding netting to deter birds, and taking other measures to improve the water quality, the root of the problem remains an enigma.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Marner, meanwhile, has 18 points so far for surging Vegas this postseason, netting seven goals to go with 11 assists.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Welcome to Graceland Presley skyrocketed to stardom in the mid ’50s, garnering a recording contract with RCA Records.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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The early critical reaction is underwhelming (after the early fan and influencer social reaction inevitably skewed positive) with the film garnering 62% on Rotten Tomatoes from 50 reviews.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The coroner's office confirmed that the remains, found on April 16, were confirmed to be Hicks' after obtaining dental records for him and another missing individual.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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After obtaining search and arrest warrants, police and sheriff's deputies located Pu on May 6 in San Jose.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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There's really nothing better than firing up a grill and having a nice barbecue, but few things are as enraging as getting ready to cook and realizing something is missing.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Cloudflare axed a fifth of its staff after realizing that thousands of AI agents can handle the humans’ old tasks.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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According to Norfolk State, Lucas became an assistant professor at the school in 1994, managing research efforts and procuring federal aid for retraining programs to offset military and defense industry downsizing in the region.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Germany and Norway are jointly procuring submarines and have a joint missile program, while Canada is in talks with Germany’s TKMS over the purchase of 12 new submarines.—
Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Grossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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