Etymology
Origin of moneymaking
Example Sentences
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Psychological boosts aside, this isn’t the greatest moneymaking option ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Ferguson continued to chase brand endorsements and other moneymaking deals, including tie-ups with the US retail giant Target and the cruise line Cunard.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Slater’s Mill became both a moneymaking success and an example for other American industrialists.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S. next month, many creators have been focusing on other platforms just in case and say they’re finding the moneymaking opportunities even more lucrative.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
His father was the priority here, not some moneymaking scheme.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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