break even

Example Sentences

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There are actually two points at which you break even.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This year’s event has a record number of participants, and is set to break even after operating at a loss for the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Friedsam estimates that she needs to win about £300,000 a season to break even.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

RBC Capital Markets analyst Michael Toner has an outperform rating on GYG but didn’t expect its U.S. operation to break even until the 2037 fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan