earned
- adjective
- /ɪrnd/
- His earned respect in the workplace is a result of his dedication and commitment.
You don't just get them, and even once earned can be lost.
- You don't just get them, and even once earned can be lost.
- All right, hard earned dollars those are.
- You need to receive the earned income tax credit.
- Because Trump got almost twice as much earned media as she did.
Examples
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Don't add wasting our energy, intelligence and hard earned experience to that count.
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You need to receive the earned income tax credit.
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As we say, it's earned a certain right.
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The class example in the US is called the earned income tax credit.
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So let's talk about the earned income tax credit.
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You don't just get them, and even once earned can be lost.
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No preconditions, no earned trust, no partners for peace.
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And Judas early on named earned the nickname Maccabeus.
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After years of hard work, she finally received her earned recognition as a valuable team member.
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She took pride in her earned achievements, which reflected her determination and hard work.
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- Specialized
A run charged to the pitcher when the other team makes no fielding error or passed ball
- Specialized
Average number of runs a pitcher allows in nine innings, not counting runs after fielding mistakes
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Etymology
The word earned comes from the Old English verb earnian, which meant 'to gain by work or merit'. So when something is earned, you got it by your own effort, not by luck.