[make] a fortune
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to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments
- Some people make a fortune through hard work and dedication to their careers.
- Winning the lottery allowed him to make a sudden and unexpected fortune.
- The successful author made a fortune from her best-selling novels.
- She made a fortune by wisely investing in the stock market.
- The entrepreneur's innovative startup idea helped him make a fortune.