for profit

Example Sentences

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This isn’t unheard of: Some universities already have taxable, for-profit arms, whether it’s in real estate development, hospitality or startup incubators.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Researchers found that for-profit nursing homes were more likely to have lower ratings than nonprofits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

California privacy law specifically requires certain large for-profit companies to get consent to collect data from anyone under 16.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

She joined Dow Jones Newswires in 2007, first writing breaking corporate news and then covering for-profit colleges, student lenders, alcohol and tobacco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

One element of the growth is the rise of for-profit prisons.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover