for profit
Example Sentences
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Plus, “moles” in China are leaking official secrets for profit, and the bruising race to rent in San Francisco goes into overdrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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
“We hope to triumph upon three heads, therefore, introducing His Lordship to opportunities in the New World for profit, for pleasure, and for unparalleled scientific progress.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
