Etymology
Origin of moneymaking
Example Sentences
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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
Psychological boosts aside, this isn’t the greatest moneymaking option ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
UBS warns “uncertainty could linger,” but the cause is fear of artificial-intelligence disruption, which validates AI’s moneymaking potential, which “ultimately should benefit both the intelligence and application layers” of software.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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
In a heartbeat, my worries shift from my glitch to the danger of losing the only moneymaking gig that I have.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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