earning

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Earning a reputation as a “camper,” or someone who habitually lingers at their table long after the meal is finished, can jeopardize your ability to secure future reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Earning its apocalyptic title, this doomerist manifesto by two of the leading figures in the tech world appears in an era saturated with reckless optimism and hype.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Those on Medicare have something else to consider: Earning too much can trigger higher costs there as well, Anderson said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Earning a place on a cast which already contained the likes of Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning led Ishaan to ask director Susanne why she picked him.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

Earning XPs was how you increased your avatar’s power level, strength, and abilities.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline