gross
adjective
without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net).
have grossed
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present perfectof gross.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Here’s a trip through Nolan’s most signature work that explains how he became the biggest director in Hollywood, whose movies have grossed over $6 billion worldwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In the last 16 years, five films have grossed more than $1 billion globally, including 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast” and 2019’s “The Lion King” and “Aladdin.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The films in the main series have all set new box office records on release, and combined they have grossed more than £3 billion worldwide, as well as garnering critical acclaim.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
IPO’s have grossed $5 billion in the past five years, according to data compiled by Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
Created by game director Shinji Mikami and released by Capcom, Resident Evil inspired a franchise of films that have grossed more than $1.2 billion.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
