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break even

[brayk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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He also plans to shrink Porsche so that it can break even if sales fall as low as 200,000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Che, the former excavator operator, said he was glad his first harvest came through last year, and that he hopes to break even soon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The others either break even or are in the red.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

It was typical of the star's ability to radiate cheery goodwill that she never held a grudge against Wagoner, always crediting him with giving her a crucial career break, even after their relationship fell apart.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

My harness might break, even though I feel one hundred percent secure.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera


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