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as in won
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earned
These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brady’s timepieces earned a whopping $4,622,400 in total.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Hocking is perhaps best known for starring in Netflix/Channel 4’s crime thriller Top Boy, having earned nominations for both a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress and a Royal Television Society Award for her work on the series in 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
On the opposite side of the country, California has earned abundant acclaim for its agricultural prowess and diverse array of regional cuisines.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
Interest income earned on investments held in the Trust Account was $89,718 for the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $265,513, with an interest income of $338,150 earned on cash held in the Trust Account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brady’s timepieces earned a whopping $4,622,400 in total.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Hocking is perhaps best known for starring in Netflix/Channel 4’s crime thriller Top Boy, having earned nominations for both a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress and a Royal Television Society Award for her work on the series in 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
On the opposite side of the country, California has earned abundant acclaim for its agricultural prowess and diverse array of regional cuisines.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
Interest income earned on investments held in the Trust Account was $89,718 for the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $265,513, with an interest income of $338,150 earned on cash held in the Trust Account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since the inception of the FedEx Cup in 2007, nine players have won the FedEx Cup and Player of the Year in the same season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This book is true crime and a murder mystery at its finest because of the extensive investigations and lucid writing about the facts of this magnificent horse’s tragic death — a horse who deserved so much better.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jordan deserved compassion, not violence.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year’s Women to Watch list includes several more political leaders who have just recently gained or are poised to potentially attain power in months ahead.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The integration of tenant experience technology is one way to help a company understand what changes need to be made to their space and what aspects of the office can be transformed.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the timepieces, winning bidders landed mementos from big moments in Brady’s playing career.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Six years later, the monarchs landed on the waiting list for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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