rake in

verb

1. informal,  (tr, adverb) to acquire (money) in large amounts

Example Sentences

The primary group backing Proposition 50 raked in $77.5 million and spent $28.1 million through Sept. 20, according to a campaign finance report that was filed with the secretary of state’s office on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

I see that you raked in $1.3 million on your “God Bless the USA Bible.”

From Los Angeles Times

And, to be fair, the amount of cash that “Infinity Castle” raked in is eye-popping.

From Salon

The “Prove Me Wrong” blueprint first emerged on YouTube in the early 2010s and is a staple of the platform, where channels like Jubilee rake in millions of views and dollars.

From Salon

Capitalizing on this boon, Netflix pushed the film into theaters for special sing-along screenings, which proved to be a hit for “Wicked” last year, and raked in $18 million over just one weekend.

From Salon