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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He will say that’s his job — to sell products, earn a commission or fee and make sure your money is earning money.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The UAW workers were pushing for wages closer to the $29 an hour they used to earn in 2008 before agreeing to a 50% wage reduction to keep the plant open during the economic recession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
He took up the spontaneous change in assignment because he "wanted to earn some extra money", HTA manager Angfurba Sherpa tells the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Bobby didn’t expect to earn the same acclaim, nor did he think he’d melt any diplomatic ice.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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