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handsomely

[han-suhm-lee] / ˈhæn səm li /


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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

However, he believes that fundamentally, Micron should “profit handsomely from the AI boom.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 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

Tractor brands like Case IH pay handsomely to have their machinery featured on the Welkers’ channel.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

Because his judgment was always good, the estates paid him handsomely.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba




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