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[urn] / ɜrn /




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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

Conscripts are told they can work "from nine to six", earn far more and avoid routine duties.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Both are large workforces, roughly comparable in size, though truck drivers are disproportionately men and call center workers disproportionately women—and as you'd guess, truck drivers earn substantially more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She is ranked 52nd in the world - too low to earn direct entry for the 28-strong main draw but higher than each of the four British players awarded wildcards.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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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