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earn

[urn] / ɜrn /




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Sure, paying off a 25% or 30% credit-card balance effectively gives you guaranteed savings equal to that interest rate versus the uncertain returns you might earn by leaving the money invested.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Students who earn associate degrees, largely granted by California community colleges, earn $24,000 more than someone who only graduated high school.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

They are supposed to earn badges, develop skills, sell things, handle money, go camping, meet new people, encounter unfamiliar places, ask questions, solve problems and make decisions.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

The U.S. sanctioned more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the world that enable the regime to procure nuclear and missile technology, earn revenue from oil and carry out cyber operations, Bessent said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Their plan was to find jobs in Mexico, earn some money, then continue their travels toward South America, finding more work along the way.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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