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rake

[reyk] / reɪk /


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Many on Wall Street see the tech-led gains continuing as chip companies rake in profits from the artificial-intelligence frenzy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But there’s no reality where “The Devil Wears Prada 2” doesn’t rake in massive amounts of money just on its name alone.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

While eager to imbue him with reverential status, the Party is simultaneously wary that almost any discussion of Mao's legacy could rake up uncomfortable memories.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Now it takes 12 hours to rake in $200.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I could see some other tools as well, a spade and a rake and one of those long clippers people use for cutting branches which are too high to reach.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon




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