as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues
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In those five-plus weeks, the Mavericks earned wins over quality West competitors such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Uecker was best known as a colorful comedian and broadcaster whose sense of humor and self-deprecating style earned him fame and affection beyond his .200 batting average.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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From there, the Panthers can reap — pun intended — the rewards in 2025.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, resisting the urge to panic led many investors to reap the benefits of a resilient U.S. market.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Another ticket sold in Texas matched four numbers drawn plus the Powerball to win $150,000 with the Power Play multiplier.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s aides also deserve credit for working closely with Trump’s team to win a cease-fire in Gaza during the administration’s waning days.—
Andrew Exum,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Detectives with the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit and the Crime Scene Services Section responded to the scene at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts State Police (MSP) said in a news release obtained by PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Further details about the investigation were not included in the documents obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, the project gained regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration in May for its drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Try The Whisky Exchange, Cognac Expert, or Master of Malt As consumer interest in authentic, high-quality spirits grows, artisanal cognac producers are gaining recognition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Such cases bring home the importance of mutually respectful communication when making such requests.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The officials will help Trump run the Pentagon as his nominees for top roles make their way through Congressional confirmation.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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The founding products, The Cream and The Rich Cream, first garnered the attention, and now with a full line that caters to the complexion and the hair, the brand is a go-to for many beauty insiders and enthusiasts, as well as skincare experts, one of whom is Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The viral post garnered 402,000 likes and 2,3 million views.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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He’s got quite a fastball and has some creativity to him.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Having a president who still receives royalty payments for a 1987 book titled The Art of the Deal naturally raises expectations that this is a leader who can, well, get a deal done.—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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