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break even

[breyk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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They point out that the segment turned positive in March and management expects it to break even in 2Q.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Friedsam estimates that she needs to win about £300,000 a season to break even.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

You would, as you say, not break even until your late 70s or early 80s, and a cap on benefits could reduce your reasons for waiting to claim.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

SKW's CEO Carsten Franzke says that the company is not a "war profiteer" and will probably just break even once soaring energy costs are also taken into account.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

I could see the apology written there, the wretched guilt, and was surprised to find my heart could break even that bit more.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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