for profit

Example Sentences

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"Every death in the Channel is a tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable people for profit," they added.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Collectors who bought the work of up-and-coming artists hoping to flip them for profit got badly burned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“I’d like to see Greg Abel confront the issues and outline a plan for profit and revenue improvement.”

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The problem for CME’s stock, however, is that Wall Street was anticipating an exceptional first-quarter earnings report, so estimates for profit and revenue had climbed during the quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Technically all fiction books are fabricated tales written for profit, but I let dude have his moments.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas