Etymology
Origin of moneymaking
Example Sentences
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The pandemic also broadened the idea of what service-based businesses could be, potentially opening new moneymaking prospects, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Despite eye rolls over gimmicks like “hydration breaks” and tickets that cost more than Maldives vacations, the 2026 North American World Cup had proven to be a historic, moneymaking smash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
His father was the priority here, not some moneymaking scheme.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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