takings
Example Sentences
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The takings are "not on the level of the primary Star Wars films," said industry analyst David Gross.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
On a cobbled street lined by timber-framed buildings in Canterbury, barista Ivan Galt estimates his takings are 40% down since news of the outbreak.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Since building their new stadium for around £1bn, Spurs have focused heavily on selling hospitality tickets and corporate packages for matches in order to maximise matchday takings.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Tourists from around the world are now flooding back: 4.8 million visitors arrived in 2024, boosting the coffers of the basilica, which relies on the takings as well as private donations.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Once inside their rooms, Dallas and Florida each pried up a loose floorboard and deposited their takings from the kitchen: one nearly whole piece of bread and one raw potato each.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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