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for profit

[fer-prof-it] / fərˈprɒf ɪt /


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As a result, some franchisees opted for profit over market share, diluting the lift from the campaign.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 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

Selling sperm for profit is illegal in the UK but the number of men offering to provide their services via unregulated online platforms is increasing.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Digital assets are popular among everyday Iranians who want to trade cryptocurrencies for profit, while at the same time protecting themselves against the deterioration of Iran’s physical currency, the rial.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Jefferson also set up a nail factory to produce the nails used at Monticello and sell them for profit.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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