Disney, Fox and Universal used to rake in profits from their local television stations; the slump in car advertising has put an end to that.

迪士尼、福克斯和环球过去凭借各自的本地电视台赚得盆满钵满；但如今汽车广告的大量减少使这种状况无以为继。

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Retailers that master the intricacies of wholesaling in Europe may well expect to rake in substantial profits thereby.

在欧洲，掌握了复杂批发业务的零售商很有可能因此获得可观的利润。

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Last year's bullish prices saw the non-ferrous metal industry rake in 110.03 billion yuan in profits for 2006, doubling the previous year's total, according to the association.

中国有色金属工业协会称，2006年的牛市价格为有色金属行业挣得1 103亿元的利润，比上年翻了一番。

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So, how are banks managing to rake in profits as if 2008 never happened?

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So mining firms are likely to swallow their pride and agree to any deals that allow them to continue to rake in profits.

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Rather than trying to figure out a business idea, you could buy into a big chain with a proven system and established brand name, rake in profits, and never have to report to a boss again.

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