break even
Example Sentences
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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
A 2023 study by the New York Department of Taxation and Finance found its state program was “at best a break even proposition and more likely a net cost.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
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
My harness might break, even though I feel one hundred percent secure.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
