handsomely

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They were all paid handsomely for their efforts, but Mr. Stob seems convinced that the family’s faith in phrenology’s powers was genuine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Three months after taking office as prime minister last year, Anutin dissolved parliament and called the election, a bet that has paid off handsomely.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

However, if you catch them while VIX is increasing rapidly, they can profit handsomely.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore has taken over an agency under intense scrutiny — and he’s getting paid handsomely to do it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Eventually he sold his handsomely crafted bowls on the square.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead