netting

Example Sentences

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Whistleblowers can receive millions of dollars for their work on an SEC case, netting between 10% and 30% of the fines collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you end up netting $45,000 of that pay increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Ackman also has form on big macroeconomic events, netting billions from Covid pandemic-related trades.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Ipswich Town striker dragged his best chance into the side netting, though, and will likely return to the bench against Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

A light scurrying under the netting of dried grass that matted the ground.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker