Words similar to earned

Example sentences for: earned

How can you use “earned” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The Coens have "reserved an independence they haven't earned"?
He earned his degree in three years and went to work.
But she doesn't mention that its effect is partly offset by the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax rebate for low-income workers.
Professor Rogers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.
Dan Burton's investigative committee earned Issue 1 honors.