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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earn
That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 July 2025
Cities are not required to assist with federal immigration law, but actively obstructing it could earn Mamdani federal charges.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Powell’s strategy to wait for more economic data earned the ire of President Donald Trump.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 July 2025
Cities are not required to assist with federal immigration law, but actively obstructing it could earn Mamdani federal charges.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Powell’s strategy to wait for more economic data earned the ire of President Donald Trump.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In the video, Brody shared some touching words about Blanco, who won a gold medal at the 2015 International Surfing Association Open Women's World Surfing Championship.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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But that’s still better than nothing, and these lawmakers deserve credit for persisting in shining a light on this very dark, still-emerging chapter of our state’s history.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Target $130 $70 (46% off) Walmart In the world of USB microphones, Blue’s Yeti deserves a place on Mt. Rushmore.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Countless photos and videos of the chubby hippo eating lunch, running after zookeepers and cuddling with her momma garnered millions of views online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The case garnered national attention and became the focus of the true crime series, which was released last year.—
Annie Goodykoontz
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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In recent years, Iain has taken his life to new heights — literally — by obtaining his student pilot's license.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While many trucking companies routinely preserve their driver's phone for forensic examination, defense attorneys face significant challenges obtaining the same evidence from plaintiffs.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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