rake

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But only a few blockbuster names, such as Joe Rogan and Amy Poehler, or shows backed by household media companies like the New York Times and NBC, rake in huge audiences and paychecks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

The Wall Street Journal External link previously reported insurers had used that model to make new diagnoses, helping them rake in more from Medicare.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Households could rake in an extra $1,000 in their 2026 refunds, some estimates say.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

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

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt