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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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Dealmaking by private-equity firms that private-credit funds lend to has slowed down, curtailing the number of lucrative new loans to be made.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

He added: "It's not up there, yet, with the Harry Potter or Stranger Things prequels but, on balance, the Game of Thrones franchise has yet another worthwhile and lucrative spin-off on its hands."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Companies that once seemed destined for lucrative IPOs now face an uncertain future.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, for Salah, the move offers something perhaps more valuable than another lucrative contract.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Plays that get into the bloodstream of high school theater are lucrative sources of revenue for their creators and heirs—annuities that throw off income for generations without end.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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