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for profit

[fer-prof-it] / fərˈprɒf ɪt /


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It is unsurprising that they’d want to link up with people whose lives are devoted to buying and selling companies for profit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 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

He taught her all he knew of painting flowers for profit.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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