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She used it again to complete the Great North Run in 2016, earning the nickname "bionic woman" for her achievements.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The newcomer was KD1, a 4½-year-old eagle who has since become a repeat visitor to the aerie that’s livestreamed around the clock, earning its inhabitants worldwide internet fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Caicedo eked out a living by selling peanuts and other products on the street, earning just enough to pay for a room that cost around $4.50 a day.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A key strategy is turning hit videogames into movies and TV shows, ensuring valuable entertainment properties keep earning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
After five years of earning her living as a medium, Maggie knew by heart the questions that people asked of the dead: Are you there?
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
