earned

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Lamar put Drake on blast in his halftime performance at the 2025 Super Bowl – the climax of which featured his diss track, “Not Like Us,” that only days prior had earned five Grammys.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

AQ points are earned whenever physical activity raises your heart rate enough to make you slightly out of breath.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

McFarlane earned a point in a 1-1 draw at Etihad Stadium in January in his first experience of leading a senior side, but Guardiola's team remain firm favourites.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

For three years, Edwards and his wife earned a combined income of less than $100,000.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Unlike most any other women of their time, their fine clothes were paid for with money earned themselves.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock