make a profit
Example Sentences
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Leigh said they are not trying to make a profit, but they need to sell 550,000 tickets to cover the property’s costs, legal fees, taxes, prize money and raffle expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
This means more investors are borrowing and selling the shares, hoping to buy them back later at lower prices to make a profit.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Or worse, they may be on the TV or radio to endorse a remedy from which they stand to make a profit.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
He is also a player West Ham could make a profit on.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Angry that Mr. Garner was going to make a profit.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
