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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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They can then be resold after five years, which has become a lucrative business.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

It is worth noting that that products can also be lucrative for asset managers, since they typically carry higher fees than passive index-tracking funds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Dealmaking by private-equity firms that private-credit funds lend to has slowed down, curtailing the number of lucrative new loans to be made.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Dubai runs a lucrative shipping business through its port at Jebel Ali, near the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

“Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is way more lucrative than its agriculture.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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