break even
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To break even, she has to sell around 30 items a day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 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
In Memphis, Tenn., and Pittsburgh, buyers of single-family homes can save and break even in roughly 11 years on average.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“He has a very hard head. Hard enough to break even the toughest of cups.”
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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