earned

Example Sentences

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Esther Holm, Grossman’s attorney, said the “evidence will show that she had not earned income for many years, since this accident and prior to this accident.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

There he formulated his concept of sea power, centered the college’s curriculum around it, and earned international acclaim for his writing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And it will preserve credibility for the most important index on the market, while keeping unwitting buyers from subsidizing a business that has not earned the right to their largesse.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

In 2024, households at the 90th percentile of income earned 12.6 times as much as households at the 10th percentile, up from 8.7 times as much in 1976, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Sit around collecting dust while the rest of the world earned their living.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye