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[urn] / ɜrn /




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"You could get a decent role, earn money and not do the usual duties," he recalled his superiors saying.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They say it’s not what you earn but what you keep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The company said in 2023 that “99.5% of all streams are of tracks that have at least 1,000 annual streams, and each of those tracks will earn more under this policy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Typically, it’s best to hold onto a property for five years to at least get your money back or earn some dough through appreciation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

You could earn badges and participate in competitions—just like in the Scouts.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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