lucrative

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So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Ross Pomerantz, a former Oracle employee, has carved out a lucrative niche in a crowded creator economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The move, seen as risky for individual investors, was hailed by Wall Street asset managers and private-equity firms, which see a lucrative market in Americans’ retirement accounts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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