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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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This exploration could have a vast, potentially lucrative economic angle at a time when both countries are locked in trade tensions.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The move, seen as risky for individual investors, was hailed by Wall Street asset managers and private-equity firms, which see a lucrative market in Americans’ retirement accounts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The digital publication is known for its Playbook newsletter highlighting Washington news and gossip, as well as its lucrative subscription offerings for government agencies and other business customers in the U.S. and abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Bottom Line: While the Middle East has emerged as a lucrative market for many tech companies in recent years, the Americas remains their biggest source of revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

They were waiting for me to come to my senses and realize that I was in a very lucrative business.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin