grossing

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The film was a box office hit, grossing more than $350 million worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The actor and producer recently appeared in the horror film “Longlegs,” which became the “highest grossing independent film of the year,” with $100 million at the box office, according to Variety.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

There's no doubt last year's F1 Movie, which became actor Brad Pitt's highest grossing film of all time, has also helped motorsport grow in popularity.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The Scream franchise has been hugely profitable over its three decades, with the exception of Scream 4, grossing an estimated billion dollars or more in total at the box office, according to industry figures.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I figured she was grossing me out as revenge for not eating her chicken dinner.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter