raked
Americanadjective
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A review of Nottingham NHS Trust found 520 mums and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or death, according to the Sunday Mirror, while former CEO Peter Homa "raked in thousands" through his co-owned business.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
A startup CEO recently got raked over the internet’s coals for bringing a tattoo artist to a party and offering job interviews to anyone willing to get inked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The talk show raked in Daytime Emmy awards, and the host’s sway with the audience was undeniable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Evil Dead Burn" from Warner Bros. raked in $5 million over the weekend domestically, bringing its domestic total over the last two weeks to more than $24 million or $51 million globally.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Headmaster’s eyes raked Baba’s muddy sandals and torn shirt.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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