lucrative

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You can also talk about how certain bets, like a parlay that combines more than one wager, may sound more lucrative but also increases the likelihood of losing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The 66-year-old billionaire has been the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer for the past year after leaving his lucrative perch atop private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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 Saudi Pro League has lured many high-profile players in recent years - most notably Cristiano Ronaldo - by offering lucrative contracts and paying substantial transfer fees.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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