raking
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Observers estimate the RSF and its associated government are raking in anywhere from approximately $1 billion to $2 billion annually from selling various commodities, making RSF-held areas arguably the top non-state economy in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Michael” went on to shatter box-office records for biopics, raking in almost $220 million worldwide during its first opening weekend.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Besides the executives raking in millions right now.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Meta isn’t helped by the fact that it doesn’t have a cloud business, either, and huge amounts begin raking in by its Mag Seven rivals suggest an even greater level of differentiation going forward.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Francesca had hinted at such things before, but always in jest, after a long October afternoon raking my newly shed leaves into crisp hills.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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