Etymology
Origin of moneymaking
Example Sentences
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Without realizing it, Kevin O’Leary may have awakened a new political uprising in Utah—one that could come back to bite the very lawmakers he partnered with for his latest moneymaking venture.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
In his memoir, Pratt said he grew less interested in classwork as he became intrigued by the moneymaking potential of reality television.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Psychological boosts aside, this isn’t the greatest moneymaking option ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
UBS warns “uncertainty could linger,” but the cause is fear of artificial-intelligence disruption, which validates AI’s moneymaking potential, which “ultimately should benefit both the intelligence and application layers” of software.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
In the spring of 1996, thirty distinct expeditions were on the flanks of Everest, at least ten of them organized as moneymaking ventures.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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