earned
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Johnson, 36, purchased the “masterclass in modernism” back in January 2016, when she paid $3.55 million for the property, using a chunk of the money she earned from starring in the “Fifty Shades” franchises.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Nearly 14,000 artists earned $100,000 in Spotify royalties alone last year, and independent artists and labels accounted for about half of all payments, according to the streamer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
At a 2015 match in Shanghai, he dished out nine yellow cards and three red ones – a milestone in his refereeing career that earned him the nickname "card master".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Tesla earned $3.12 a share in 2023, selling about 1.8 million cars.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Farmer and his team eventually left the room, but only after it was clear Joe had been comforted and Farmer had earned his trust.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
