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earned
adjective
Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
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adjective
Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
“A well-earned reputation for honesty”
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A well-earned reputation for honesty
Earned income
An earned run in baseball
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