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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
Edwards has certainly earned this Christmas debut.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Queen, who splits his time between Orlando and Osceola in the G League, earned the start after providing a boost off the bench against the Heat.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The gloves have earned over 42,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, and reviewers rave about the comfortable fit, long-lasting quality, and functional grip that set them apart from the competition.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
In his last fight, Lopez earned a unanimous decision win over Steve Claggett.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adams then stood over the ball after Bournemouth earned a free kick in the midfield half-space.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione was intelligent – a high school valedictorian who earned an Ivy League master's degree.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
His exceptional performance earned him the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation’s top quarterback.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The conversion to the Ranch earned a Hotel Great Design Award from Architectural Digest magazine.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Queen, who splits his time between Orlando and Osceola in the G League, earned the start after providing a boost off the bench against the Heat.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The gloves have earned over 42,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, and reviewers rave about the comfortable fit, long-lasting quality, and functional grip that set them apart from the competition.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
In his last fight, Lopez earned a unanimous decision win over Steve Claggett.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adams then stood over the ball after Bournemouth earned a free kick in the midfield half-space.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione was intelligent – a high school valedictorian who earned an Ivy League master's degree.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
His exceptional performance earned him the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation’s top quarterback.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The conversion to the Ranch earned a Hotel Great Design Award from Architectural Digest magazine.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But this really was a collective failure to see out the victory that their dominance in testing conditions deserved.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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That was not a woman who deserved that story.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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German forces rapidly gained ground.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has gained both notoriety and support following the murder and his arrest.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company also garnered 118 billion DKK in cash flows from operations in the last twelve months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post quickly garnered more than 4,400 likes and over 186,000 views.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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 LinkedIn, a staggering 85% of jobs are obtained through networking.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Grammy winner’s music has become suddenly especially popular on the app in 2024, as all three of his songs that have landed anywhere on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 have debuted and peaked within the last 12 months.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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An interesting smart projector has landed on Kickstarter that can serve as a projector for wall or ceiling, a mini smart display for work or play, and even a bedside clock.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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