rake in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Now, there are a handful of other AI companies capturing investor attention as they rake in hefty profits.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Hospitals can rake in more subsidies by expanding and treating more patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Yet more wondered if this was just an easy way for her to rake in more money.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
In a rare feat for any indie arthouse movie, the thriller is currently on track to rake in $100 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The girl in charge opened her mouth, but an older boy stepped up and leaned the rake in his hands against the simple fence surrounding the garden.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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