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rake

[reyk] / reɪk /


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Other women in the workforce have to contend with the motherhood penalty, but moms-to-be making a living on social media can rake in cash with sponsorships that continue well past their due dates.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Workers rake the surface daily to ensure even crystallisation.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

There’s also a built-in fee, like a bookmaker’s vigorish or a poker rake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

A grand world tour follows: 34 stops and 88 shows, which is expected to rake in billions of dollars in revenue.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

I grab ahold of the metal ring tied to the top of the rake.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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