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money-spinner

British  

noun

  1. informal an enterprise, idea, person, or thing that is a source of wealth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Marriott, about 60% of whose China projects pipeline comprises the money-spinner luxury and upscale segment, was forced to lower its gross room growth forecast for 2022.

From Reuters • Nov. 11, 2022

Costume Balls proved a good money-spinner - the first was held in 1883 by a London gentleman's club The Savage Club, and Chelsea Arts Club Balls happened annually from 1910 until 1958.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2021

But during his tenure the finance business was a money-spinner.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

The north-east London arena hosted races for 75 years and in the sport's heyday was a money-spinner for the owners, the Chandler family.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2018

They believe the real money-spinner from their face-recognition technology will come from law enforcement and retail.

From The Guardian • May 17, 2016

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