handsomely

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They were all paid handsomely for their efforts, but Mr. Stob seems convinced that the family’s faith in phrenology’s powers was genuine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Three months after taking office as prime minister last year, Anutin dissolved parliament and called the election, a bet that has paid off handsomely.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

However, if you catch them while VIX is increasing rapidly, they can profit handsomely.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The company, now under their control, positioned itself to profit handsomely if the tariffs were struck down and refunds issued at full value, a charge the firm denies.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

‘Father says,’ she apologized handsomely, ‘that I’m not to believe everything I see and ...’ ‘Believe anything you like.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes