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In North America, where fur propelled 17th century European profit-seekers into the continent's vast interior, wild pelts were grossing an estimated $200 million per year as recently as 1983.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2022

The time was right for a more complex game world; within months, Supercell’s two smash hits were grossing a combined $70 M a month.

From Forbes • Aug. 15, 2013

By 1929 the two Katz stores were grossing $5,000,000 a year.

From Time Magazine Archive

Over the next five years he organized a chain of 228 McDonald's that even by 1960 were grossing $56 million a year.

From Time Magazine Archive

At $1,500 a performance, his concerts were grossing $300,000 a year.

From Time Magazine Archive