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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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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

The legal battle centres around Hope Downs, one of Australia's largest and most lucrative iron ore projects.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Their original series has led to “Storage Wars: Texas,” “Storage Wars: New York” and other lucrative spin offs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Both firms announced they were realigning their strategies to prioritize the lunar project -- and keep their lucrative contracts with NASA.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

In a few years, when her older cousin retires, Justice will most likely take over the practice, a solid prospect, though far less lucrative, and less glamorous, than a partnership at her Lexington law firm.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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