for profit
Example Sentences
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Over three years she has spent around $120,000, she said, mostly on clothing and shoes, often with the intent to resell items for profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
As a result, some franchisees opted for profit over market share, diluting the lift from the campaign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
A UK government spokesperson said: "Every death in the Channel is a tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable people for profit."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Shares of Adidas slumped on Thursday after the German sportswear group missed analysts’ expectations for profit after increasing marketing spending around the World Cup.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
But a lie is a device for profit or escape.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
