earning

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The two candidates topped a crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls in the June 2 primary, earning them the opportunity to face-off in the general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Ryan progressed from Caley Thistle's youth system to play for the club, before moves took him to Celtic, Aberdeen and now Bournemouth - while earning 68 caps for Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Converting at those rates could cost a fraction of what it might cost in peak earning years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The 19-year-old Mboko was the driving force in the second set, earning admiring fist-bumps from Williams as she unloaded winner after winner.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Now that you’re earning money, you deserve a proper place to keep it.”

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord