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net

[net] / nɛt /






VERB
gain after expenses
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It serves as a safety net for the county’s 10 million residents, providing healthcare regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The moves have slashed net legal immigration by around 80% in under three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

While SpaceX is growing fast -- revenue hit $18.7 billion in 2025 -- it is also losing money, producing a net loss of $4.9 billion -- mainly on spending to build AI capacity.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

McTominay, who has scored 15 goals across 70 caps, found the net in Scotland's convincing 4-0 win over Bolivia on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I was still trying to figure out how the monkeys had gotten out of my net when I heard a noise from the bur oak tree.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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