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breaking even

VERB

be or become equal

Synonyms

WEAK

balance books equalize experience no loss recover cost recover expense

Example Sentences

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“I’m already well on the way to breaking even on my EV purchase.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Rolex is likely only breaking even on its official secondhand watch program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

He passed Case Keenum’s all-time total touchdown record with 187 and is on the verge of breaking even more of Keenum’s marks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

By then, it also expects to be capable of producing 200 units a year, and to be breaking even in cash terms.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

Soon they were breaking even the toughest codes and ciphers.

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