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rake

[reyk] / reɪk /


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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 Milan-Cortina Olympics are expected to rake in record TV numbers for NBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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

Granda raised his hand to rake his fingers through his white hair.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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