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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

Ross Pomerantz, a former Oracle employee, has carved out a lucrative niche in a crowded creator economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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 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

In the social hierarchy of California’s farmers, orange growers stood at the very top; their homes were set amid fragrant evergreen trees that produced a lucrative income.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser