handsomely
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Read, a well-known portraitist at the time, studied in Europe, moved professionally in elite circles and was so successful that she was paid more handsomely than her better-known contemporaries, including Gainsborough.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"While shareholders benefit more than handsomely, employees are supposed to sacrifice their contractually guaranteed rights," said IG Metall boss Christiane Benner at a protest in Duesseldorf.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
He may have lost some mainstream acceptance and his FX series, but has since lined his bank account and burnished his career quite handsomely.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Many investors in recent years have benefited handsomely from buying such a tech dip.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Four times five will do handsomely, will it?” said Mr. Jaggers, knitting his brows.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
