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profitable

[prof-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɒf ɪ tə bəl /


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In February this year, postal workers told the BBC that some letters had been sitting undelivered for weeks and that they had been told to prioritise parcel delivery instead as it is more profitable.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Though each sale becomes less profitable, the increase in sales volume is worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The program is one of the most profitable hours on the CBS prime-time schedule while retaining its status as television’s most prestigious journalism operation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

One concern is that the small-cap universe has become less profitable over time, Sagal said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

They were banned from profitable crafts such as oil and landscape painting.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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