not for profit

Example Sentences

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"He's volunteered to do this not for profit, really because of his heart he wants to do this," Kushner said.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

That's important because I think there are a lot of companies that may make a profit, but it's not for profit, it's for the mission.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

Government, working on behalf of the people, that sought to deploy technology to empower laborers and streamline efficiencies — not for profit but for the betterment of society?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

I can tell you as an animal not for profit it made a huge difference to us.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023

Immediately Locker and Kettleman and Lumley and the rest made it known to Coldriver and environs that they were dealing in hardware and not for profit, but merely as a convenience to their patrons.

From Scattergood Baines by Kelland, Clarence Budington