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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

The firm aims to rake in more capital through a plan to provide daily valuations for private-credit holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Using a rake made from a stick of red willow pulled up by the roots, the two girls took turns turning the rice over and over, smoking and toasting the grains.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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