fortune
Example Sentences
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That said, it hasn’t gone unnoticed back in Paris that the French soccer federation is spending an absolute fortune on this stay—which isn’t exactly great for les vibes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Over the past year and a half, Trump Jr. has amassed a fortune from stakes in companies ranging from crypto startups to a drone business to a firearms retailer.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“I said, ‘Look guys, you’re spending a small fortune on late night,’” recalled Allen, who estimated that the programming was costing the network more than $200 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He didn't become the world's richest man – with a personal fortune of over $700bn, and soon to be over $1trn – without proving his doubters wrong.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He has proposed marriage to her in the most flowery terms, but I am sure he is only after her fortune.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing fortune
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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