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break even

[brayk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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At this point, you shouldn’t expect the break even.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

Wasserman and other organizers have said they expect the Games to at least break even, or to produce a surplus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Che, the former excavator operator, said he was glad his first harvest came through last year, and that he hopes to break even soon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Enflame expects to break even or turn a profit this year or the next, depending on revenue and margins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The idea of taking a break even for a few days was really tempting.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan


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