handsomely
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Read, a well-known portraitist at the time, studied in Europe, moved professionally in elite circles and was so successful that she was paid more handsomely than her better-known contemporaries, including Gainsborough.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, he believes that fundamentally, Micron should “profit handsomely from the AI boom.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
He may have lost some mainstream acceptance and his FX series, but has since lined his bank account and burnished his career quite handsomely.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Sure, the company has to meet any growing demand with more engineers who are often paid handsomely, but other costs—research and development, marketing—aren’t expected to grow as quickly as sales.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
They were pleased with Diepetsana, though, and they rewarded him handsomely.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
