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earn

[urn] / ɜrn /




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The Sixth Street BDC tracks so-called embedded fees it could earn from future activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Did he never wonder what Williamson was doing to earn all that money?

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In the U.S., tipped workers are guaranteed to earn at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour when their direct wages and tips are combined.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

But Barry has once again become an integral part of County's side in recent weeks as they look to earn a fourth promotion in seven years.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I told her I could find myself a job, earn a few coins to cover the cost of things.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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