make a fortune
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There, again, if enough people pick stocks at random, some of them will make a fortune through sheer chance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
They have nice lives, they make a fortune, their companies are huge, they already own their yachts and whatever it is they want.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
Hua's wishes for the Year of the Horse were straightforward: "Of course, I hope to make a fortune, have a smooth life and stay healthy."
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
What has emerged is the hope that anyone, with the right product and a little bit of luck, can make a fortune in K-beauty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
“I’d write it all down. I could make a fortune on a book like that. I can’t move my legs either.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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