for profit
Example Sentences
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But recouping money usually isn’t enough for a studio like Warner Bros., which is always looking for profit margin, not break-even figures.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Over three years she has spent around $120,000, she said, mostly on clothing and shoes, often with the intent to resell items for profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
As a result, some franchisees opted for profit over market share, diluting the lift from the campaign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
A UK government spokesperson said: "Every death in the Channel is a tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable people for profit."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Jefferson also set up a nail factory to produce the nails used at Monticello and sell them for profit.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
