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The returns go back into the school’s endowment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gambling has long been a fixture in Black diasporas in America, cherished and bemoaned in equal parts, going back to the 18th century.

From Salon

“A lot of the income I make goes back into the farm, and what my wife makes is what we use for family living,” Orth said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scientists at the University of Utah analyzed hair samples and discovered steep declines in lead levels going back more than a century.

From Science Daily

“Stocks have gained over the full year 12 of the past 13 times when a team from the AFC won the championship, going back 21 years,” he added.

From Barron's