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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earn
Witt earned more votes than Toronto Blue Jays standout Andrés Giménez.
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Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
The Hoka Rincon 4 shoes have earned a loyal following for delivering impressive cushioning without weighing you down.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
His performance in Noah Baumbach’s family drama The Squid and the Whale (2005) earned him nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and the Critics’ Choice Award.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
The original 790 Duke earned its reputation by being one of the sharpest tools in the shed.
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
The Hoka Rincon 4 shoes have earned a loyal following for delivering impressive cushioning without weighing you down.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
His performance in Noah Baumbach’s family drama The Squid and the Whale (2005) earned him nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and the Critics’ Choice Award.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
The original 790 Duke earned its reputation by being one of the sharpest tools in the shed.
—
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for earn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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Three Asian sides made the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup and so AFC has dropped off since then, even if the last two standing deserve respect in the round of 32.
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Not because a new appendix deserves a barnstorming tour, or because county unemployment data has suddenly become beach reading.
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical ways companies can reduce e-waste—and reap business benefits—through smarter operational decisions and more intentional technology management.
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But to reap the benefits of Florida’s low taxes, someone typically has to spend more than half the year in the state.
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The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
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The beloved southern elephant seal, Neil the Seal, is back in Tasmania, causing havoc yet again and garnering fans through his antics.
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Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.
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Authorities confirmed the match after obtaining his DNA from trash.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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