raked
Americanadjective
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But there was always the promise—and certainly the hope—that the reconfigured Castro could still accommodate screenings by installing temporary raked seating in the orchestra section to replace the tables.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
It raked in $69 million in its second weekend, for a domestic total of $308.1 million, plus an additional $321 million internationally, Exhibitor Relations reported.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Movie, raked in more than $1.36 billion worldwide, says BoxOfficeMojo.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
On a $25 million budget, “It Ends with Us” raked in a jaw-dropping $351 million worldwide.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Next, Lily lifted a corner of the mattress and raked her arm along the box springs, reaching in between all the way up to her armpit.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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