earning power
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Setting emotions aside, the timing of childbirth for older parents can stymie their earning power.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Without a prenup, the person in the workforce will have earning power that the other will never be able to achieve,” the divorce lawyer Zeiderman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Postecoglou's earning power has grown significantly since leaving Celtic for Tottenham in 2023.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025
Attorneys for a U.S Navy veteran said Tuesday that their client’s reputation and earning power were destroyed by a 2021 CNN report on war profiteers following the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
They have fewer children and have them later, when their earning power is high.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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