be profitable
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Analysts say the stock rally is driven by retail investors who may not fully understand that a hantavirus vaccine wouldn’t be profitable.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
In 2018, he found that demand for cafeteria food was too low to be profitable, and he pivoted to a nightclub and lounge concept called Clifton’s Republic, featuring multiple dining and drinking venues.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
O'Neil said earlier this year the tour would not be profitable for another 5-10 years.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
To cover sharply higher costs, airlines are raising fares and pulling down flights that will no longer be profitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Dueling could also be profitable in a small way, as there was a bit of clandestine betting.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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