for profit

Example Sentences

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He says other factors, such as illegal waste operators dumping rubbish for profit and confusion over legal responsibilities, contribute to Luton's problem.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They take our data, our time and our attention, and then turn around and monetize it, selling it for profit to ensure that we continue to fund their wives’ frivolous trips into space.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

BofA warned that given almost all the bears are now back into the stock market, early June could be “ripe for profit taking.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The utility, which serves about 4 million customers in Virginia and the Carolinas, is almost entirely regulated, capping potential for profit growth from growing electricity demand—but also limiting downside risk.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Their purpose was to escape punishment, or work, or responsibility, and they were used for profit.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck