How to Use earn in a Sentence

earn

verb
  • The loft earns its screen time.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
  • It must be earned, over and over.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • For a slow burn to work, it must be earned.
    — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Lyft earned 11 cents per share.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This silk scarf earns its keep a dozen times over.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
  • That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Agents earn around $50 an hour, plus tips.
    — Itay Hod, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Go back to school to earn a degree.
    — Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Congress needs to earn its pay.
    — Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The right hire earns their stripes quickly.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • They must be practiced and earned.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
  • His advice wasn’t just good—it was earned.
    — Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • It is earned, shaped, and sometimes lost.
    — Monica L. Wang, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Those earning less would pay even more, the group said.
    — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • How did the Twin Cities earn the top spot?
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The right-hander was charged with two runs (one earned).
    — CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Your child wants to earn their own money through chores or part-time work.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The plane crash alone would’ve earned Airplane!
    — Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There's still a chance for Stolz to earn that title.
    — Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
  • In his past five fights, Makhachev has earned five fight-night bonus awards.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Baristas earn $20 an hour to start.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Here's how to earn a chance at a free burrito.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.
    — Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
  • To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
  • To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The bill limits top-earning donors in two ways.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Jenner's eye for style has also earned her a new gig this year.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
  • And, yes, that earned plenty of its own applause, too.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Senate seats are earned, not handed down.
    — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The pair earned a total score of 9 out of 20.
    — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

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