earned
Example Sentences
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Graham’s support for the latter earned him the nickname “Lindsey Grahamnesty” from conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
She has earned her farewell parade in the Lord's sun.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Henderson told The Times that Orchid accurately described his gig with DTLA, which he says earned him a few thousand dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
“When you rely on passive income in retirement, servicing debt feels more expensive than when you earned income” from a job.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
“The three of you just earned a significant addition to your chores list. But we’ll deal with that later.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
