rake
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Now, there are a handful of other AI companies capturing investor attention as they rake in hefty profits.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Yet more wondered if this was just an easy way for her to rake in more money.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
In a group play match against Algeria, Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar, seemed to rake his studs along Aïssa Mandi’s right calf and ankle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Vance continues to rake in money from his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” and from investments in a range of assets including real estate and exchange-traded funds, according to the federal filing released Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
She would rake my curls with her fingers while talking on the phone to her friends.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Already, the account has 1,700 fans and has raked in $5,000 in tips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering, which raked in almost $86 billion, is of course the biggest fundraise — for any sector — in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The film, a chaotic gag-filled take on early Hollywood, raked in an additional $98 million from international showings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
He is said to have "raked in £270,000 for doing just 12 hours' work as a brand ambassador for a gold bullion dealer".
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
In addition to the billions of dollars that GSS raked in selling land that didn’t actually exist, they made a killing selling virtual objects and vehicles.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Gatwood hoped to put in a new fence and was raking some rocks and dirt to make the yard smoother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As refineries crank out more fuel to meet demand, energy companies are raking in billions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, the president’s eldest sons, have a portfolio of tech companies that are raking in billions from the Pentagon.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
The father explained that after learning about the Aintree incident, "to then learn that ambulance staff have done the same and we have only found out by raking through these documents is appalling".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Callum stood, raking his floppy brown hair out of his dark brown eyes, blushing and smiling at his friends.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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