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for profit

[fer-prof-it] / fərˈprɒf ɪt /


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"I think the process is for profit, not for justice - it won't actually solve the issue of littering, and now the justice system is being overburdened," he said.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Authorities, however, see such leaks as proof that “moles” were peddling secrets for profit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Shares of Adidas slumped on Thursday after the German sportswear group missed analysts’ expectations for profit after increasing marketing spending around the World Cup.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

As its birthright, the corporation received Cottrell’s patent and his directive that it be exploited for profit to fund grants for scientific research.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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