break even
Example Sentences
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The others either break even or are in the red.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was typical of the star's ability to radiate cheery goodwill that she never held a grudge against Wagoner, always crediting him with giving her a crucial career break, even after their relationship fell apart.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In San Francisco, it similarly takes 16.9 years to save for a down payment, and 30 years in the house, for a total of 46.9 years to break even.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
I down three iced lattes daily, a habit I refuse to break even as my bank account groans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The idea of taking a break even for a few days was really tempting.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
