lucrative

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He became a regular on a training circuit where speakers received lucrative contracts from international governments and law enforcement agencies to teach about the threat of militant Islamist movements.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

However, doubts have been cast over Wharton's suitability as his playing profile is similar to that of Kobbie Mainoo, who is close to agreeing terms over a lucrative contract extension.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“Burke wanted to maintain a lucrative musical career that Celeste was threatening on that night,” Hochman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

His father was heir to the Vanderbilt railroad and oceanic shipping fortune; his mother’s father had invented the fantastically lucrative Bromo-Seltzer.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand