earned

Example Sentences

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He studied chemical engineering as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison and eventually earned a Ph.D. in the subject from the University of Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He explained that the cost of financing has “exploded higher,” driving up real yields — returns earned after adjusting for inflation — and weighing on stock-market multiples.

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

Tesla earned $3.12 a share in 2023, selling about 1.8 million cars.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Haying on the McKinley place on Sundays earned us a few windows.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye