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He said UFC fighters "typically receive under 20 percent of the revenue, compared to boxing, where fighters can earn up to 80 percent."
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Nicknamed “Orator Jim” for his propensity for lengthy comments, O’Rourke would go on to earn a law degree from Yale University and practice law in Connecticut.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Uber is advocating for legislation that could cap how much attorneys can earn in vehicle collision cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
"I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“No, you cannot borrow twenty bucks. You can earn your own money.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing earn
Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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