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break even

[breyk-ee-vuhn] / ˈbreɪkˈi vən /


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It will need to make between $625 million to $750 million to break even, which seems more than doable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

They forego the earlier years in order to achieve that and most likely have to live into their early 80s to break even.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

It can break even at much lower volumes.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 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

I could see the apology written there, the wretched guilt, and was surprised to find my heart could break even that bit more.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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