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Spain scored in extra time and fended off Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s final push, earning a 1-0 win in extra time to clinch the World Cup trophy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Market maker Citadel Securities said it processed a record number of individual stock and option orders, likely earning billions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Sarah earns £24,000 working part-time in insurance and Lee worked in maintenance at the same factory for 27 years, earning about £26,000, before being made redundant four years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
This season is the first since stakes in the eight franchises were sold to investors for about £520m, resulting in some new team names, branding and players earning more money.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I’m so sorry to put you to such trouble,” he’d said, earning himself a sharp look.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
