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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

As pricey as the Ohtani cups may be, there appears to be a lucrative resale market for them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It is in an increasingly competitive fight with rival Anthropic and others for lucrative business customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

This exploration could have a vast, potentially lucrative economic angle at a time when both countries are locked in trade tensions.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Lawrence’s relationship with the patent bureaucracy would never be particularly comfortable or, for that matter, lucrative.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik