break even

Example Sentences

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"Farmers are compelled to return to the field and stick with contract farming, hoping that they will at some point break even," Tembo told AFP.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Given the higher prices for electric vehicles, it would take years for the average EV owner to break even based on fuel savings alone.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

With revenue from subscriptions and advertisements, he expects the operation to break even by 2029.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He claimed to not make any money from it and said he was lucky to break even on travel expenses.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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