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raking

British  
/ ˈreɪkɪŋ /

noun

  1. rugby the offence committed when a player deliberately scrapes an opponent's leg, arm, etc, with the studs of his or her boots

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Amazon is raking in cash at the box office after sending Ryan Gosling to space with “Project Hail Mary.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Although Smith hasn’t spoken about any particular overtures from rival programs, those close to him acknowledge that he could easily mimic his peers by jumping in the transfer portal and raking in the cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Freeman posted on-base percentages of .407 and .410, while raking a league-leading 47 and 59 doubles, respectively, in 2022 and 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

His companion had begun to shudder, his hairy fingers raking and stroking the green grass.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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