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to work; to earn income
フリーランスなら自分のペースで稼げる。
As a freelancer, you can earn at your own pace.
先月は想像以上に稼げた。
Last month I earned more than I'd imagined.
景気が悪くて、思うように稼げない時期もある。
There are also times when the economy is bad and I can't earn as I'd like.