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profitable

[prof-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɒf ɪ tə bəl /


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“Animated movies cost a lot more than live action, and they tend to be much more profitable than live-action movies because of the downstream ancillary revenue streams like toys and merchandise,” Dixon said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The company is experiencing strong and profitable growth in its soccer, running and training segments, while demand for apparel collections remains high, Chief Executive Officer Bjorn Gulden said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Everyone in the auto industry already knew this and wondered why Tesla was killing off lucrative luxury models and not moving into potentially more profitable segments, such as larger SUVs and normal-looking pickups.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Anthropic also reportedly said that it’s been profitable on an adjusted basis for the past two quarters, and cash-flow positive for the past quarter.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

In addition, the breeding industry was potentially profitable, adding considerably to the value of horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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