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lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv] / ˈlu krə tɪv /


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Today, most rare-earth supply chains remain dependent on China for the lucrative processing stages that separate individual elements and convert them into the metals, alloys and magnets that are used in everyday electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Sussex man was kept on a lucrative central contract during his time away from the Test arena.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Over the long term, this risk-reward paradigm has been lucrative for investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The lucrative example paved the way for more than two decades of musical theater shamelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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




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