earned

Example Sentences

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He studied chemical engineering as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison and eventually earned a Ph.D. in the subject from the University of Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He explained that the cost of financing has “exploded higher,” driving up real yields — returns earned after adjusting for inflation — and weighing on stock-market multiples.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In Congress and other positions, Becerra earned a reputation as a cerebral, analytical politician who would fully commit to his positions after taking time to mull them through.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Tesla earned $3.12 a share in 2023, selling about 1.8 million cars.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Mostly with Hila’s fancy friends, but his mother’s parents had even gone, and she had even earned a grunt of approval from his grandfather, which was very high praise.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny