earned

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If you placed the money in an index fund or some other account, the interest earned would be taxable.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

AQ points are earned whenever physical activity raises your heart rate enough to make you slightly out of breath.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

McFarlane earned a point in a 1-1 draw at Etihad Stadium in January in his first experience of leading a senior side, but Guardiola's team remain firm favourites.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Delta said it would stop serving snacks and drinks on super short flights, which earned the airline a spot on Ad Age’s marketing losers of the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Papa had barely earned money as a farmer.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis