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Professional athletes earn a lot of money very quickly, often at a young age.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
He says they feel comfortable with the higher cost because they "earn quite well" and expect their salaries to rise.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
She went on to earn a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and did a brief spell at Harvard.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
He can bat near the top or bottom of the order, displays power and speed, and had improved his patience at the plate enough to earn a career-high 45 walks in 128 games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
She wished success for the young aviators and told them she hoped they’d earn the honorable name of “Guards” for their regiment—a special title awarded to elite military units.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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