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
The others either break even or are in the red.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In San Francisco, it similarly takes 16.9 years to save for a down payment, and 30 years in the house, for a total of 46.9 years to break even.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The plan came after their first fine last year and under it they must break even in 2026-27.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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
