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break even

[breyk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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This year’s event has a record number of participants, and is set to break even after operating at a loss for the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • May 27, 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

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

The idea of taking a break even for a few days was really tempting.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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