lucrative

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Beyond the emotional toll, losing partial vision has robbed Castellanos of a potentially lucrative career in esports, according to Pedram Esfandiary, one of his attorneys.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The governing body said the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

This epistemic shift has birthed a lucrative wellness industry, featuring all manner of advice, concerns, and devices, where a frightening sales pitch or emotional story takes the place of scientific consensus.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Think of law schools that might otherwise emphasize public-interest law but instead chase students bound for lucrative firms because the high salaries and prestige boost the schools’ rankings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

So first thing in the morning, I approached Mrs. B, hoping to hit her up for a lucrative babysitting gig.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas