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
Only that CEO happens to be the highest earner in NBA history, having raked in $581.4 million from three teams over the course of his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering, which raked in almost $86 billion, is of course the biggest fundraise — for any sector — in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The film, a chaotic gag-filled take on early Hollywood, raked in an additional $98 million from international showings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
He rested an elbow on the table and raked the hair back from his eyes.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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