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[urn] / ɜrn /




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He has therefore had to earn his place back on next year's PGA tour through the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai top 10.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The messages became about policies that would help people advance in their jobs instead of policies that supported people who worked hard and just wanted to earn a living.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

Banks themselves see their net interest margins improve, since the interest they earn on newly extended credit accumulates faster than the interest they are paying on customer deposits like savings accounts.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

More than half of teachers earn master’s degrees of some kind, and many states or districts offer higher pay for teachers who do.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Except, unlike others who tried to move up the scale, the Three Lions was determined never to earn more than a single star, the lowest score possible.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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