break even
Example Sentences
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Friedsam estimates that she needs to win about £300,000 a season to break even.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Ambiq Micro forecasts $31 million to $32 million in Q2 net sales, aiming for $47 million quarterly to break even.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Given the higher prices for electric vehicles, it would take years for the average EV owner to break even based on fuel savings alone.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
Collectors need to own art for a minimum of 10 years on average to break even.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
“He has a very hard head. Hard enough to break even the toughest of cups.”
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
