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for profit

[fer-prof-it] / fərˈprɒf ɪt /


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"This is a stark reminder of the ruthless acts used by smuggling gangs to exploit desperate people for profit, but today shows there is nowhere for them to hide."

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Collusion becomes the best way to milk customers for profit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

But recouping money usually isn’t enough for a studio like Warner Bros., which is always looking for profit margin, not break-even figures.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

As a result, some franchisees opted for profit over market share, diluting the lift from the campaign.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Mrs. Diamant went with me to the market the next morning to use some of my savings and buy something that could be sold for profit in the shop.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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