earned
Example Sentences
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Rambunctious fans soon earned the team’s arena the nickname “Loud City.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The New York taco shop opened in 2013, earned a devoted following for its al pastor and handmade tortillas, and eventually grew to nine locations.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
For example, Queens Park Rangers earned roughly £9m from Raheem Sterling's move to City from Liverpool in 2015.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Leading the 49ers is a privilege, and one I don’t take lightly. Your trust will have to be earned back over time, and I look forward to that work ahead.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Any goodwill he’d earned from her from his interview had long since evaporated, and she was way, way out of his league.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
