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[boh-nuhs] / ˈboʊ nəs /


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Another potential bonus would be a pulling forward of investment and M&A activity to beat a shift in policy in 2028.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

It’s unknown whether it’s something in the vaccine itself that’s offering this bonus benefit or it’s simply the effects of reduced flare-ups of the virus within us.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

This is an account in which savers can build up a deposit, with the government topping up contributions of up to £4,000 each year with a 25% bonus.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Chase and Citi have introduced lifetime bonus limits, while American Express uses dedicated analysts to sniff out “rewards leakage” and abuse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

It’s the shade of blue he wears in the baby picture that’s framed and sitting on the shelves of Robert and Trade’s bonus room.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

They tapped Habba, who was still working at the Justice Department, and allegedly offered her $10 million a year for four years and at least $10 million in bonuses.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Annual weekly earnings growth, excluding bonuses, rose to 3.7%, from an upwardly revised 3.6% in the three months through July, Britain’s Office for National Statistics said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The 44-year-old's new deal included an increase on his previous salary of £10m a year, plus an additional £5m in bonuses.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Upper secondary teachers in France last year on average earned the equivalent of $69,000 annually, bonuses and allowances included, according to the OECD.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

He gave cash bonuses for the top five people registering the most voters each month, bonuses for pledged future votes, bonuses for signing up immigrants for naturalization.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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