break even
Example Sentences
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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
Enflame expects to break even or turn a profit this year or the next, depending on revenue and margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 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
What I took out of them was that character was measured by facing up to difficult situations and that a hero was a man who would not break even under the most trying circumstances.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
