make a profit
Example Sentences
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SpaceX will fetch a price/sales multiple of 92 times at the IPO price but doesn’t make a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
There are thousands more on Fifa's own resale site, genuine availability but at an even higher price - many likely bought to make a profit with no intention of attending the game.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Both companies are the subject of major interest from short sellers, or traders who aim to make a profit from stocks by betting on their declining value.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
As the Senate Finance Committee documented in 2015, its executives concluded it could make a profit by charging $55,000 per 12-week treatment for Sovaldi.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The smart thing was to turtle down and let the girl go and make a profit in the bargain.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
