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"But we don't earn more money," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
"Many of our allies and partners across the world think the United States has not been predictable or dependable. So we have a lot of trust to earn back," Florida Representative Kathy Castor told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
The new owners down there, Gary insists, are Russians, not mobbed-up Italians, and the shifting power structure could finally give their Jewish family an opening to earn extra dough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
Other organizations offer such assistance to first-time home buyers in professions such as law enforcement or teaching who may not earn enough to afford a home in the market where they work.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
“Cadet Fitz’s interference is not why you did not earn your point,” she said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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