make a profit
Example Sentences
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Leigh said they are not trying to make a profit, but they need to sell 550,000 tickets to cover the property’s costs, legal fees, taxes, prize money and raffle expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
This means more investors are borrowing and selling the shares, hoping to buy them back later at lower prices to make a profit.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
There are thousands more on Fifa's own resale site, genuine availability but at an even higher price - many likely bought to make a profit with no intention of attending the game.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Or worse, they may be on the TV or radio to endorse a remedy from which they stand to make a profit.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The smart thing was to turtle down and let the girl go and make a profit in the bargain.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
