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by earning

[baɪ ˈɜːrnɪŋ]
verb phrase
ganhando
1. Through the act of acquiring money or income in exchange for work or services
She supports her family by earning a good salary.
Ela sustenta sua família ganhando um bom salário.
2. By means of deserving or acquiring something through effort or merit
He built his reputation by earning the trust of his clients.
Ele construiu sua reputação ganhando a confiança de seus clientes.
Synonyms
by makingby gettingthrough earningby workingby obtaining
Antonyms
by losingby spendingby wasting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganhando
Most common form
Rio de Janeiro
ganhando
Standard usage
São Paulo
ganhando
Standard usage
Portugal
ganhando
Standard usage, though 'por ganhar' may also be used

Related Idioms & Phrases

earning one's keep
earning one's stripes
earning one's salt
making money by earning
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