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That's an odd statement.
If she didn't earn the money, where did it come from?
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It's not an odd statement at all, take another look at my post, I think I put my position down pretty well.
earn1 /ɜrn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[urn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1. to gain or get in return for one's labor or service: to earn one's living.
2. to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve: to receive more than one has earned.
3. to acquire through merit: to earn a reputation for honesty.
4. to gain as due return or profit: Savings accounts earn interest.
5. to bring about or cause deservedly: His fair dealing earned our confidence.
–verb (used without object)
6. to gain income: securities that earn on a quarterly basis.
So I guess she meets definition 1, I was talking more about #2, 3, and 5.