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breaking even



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Today, they are close to breaking even for the year.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley estimates the global robotaxi market could reach $1 trillion by 2040, with unit economics broadly breaking even by 2028 and scaled operations emerging by 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Claridge said many independent restaurants are operating on little more than hope, with some barely breaking even despite full dining rooms and industry recognition.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

An additional 43% of participants reported breaking even with little or no profit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Code breaking even helped drag the United States into the war.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield



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