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In south-east England, the party profited from a drop in support for the Conservatives, winning the two new councils of East and West Surrey.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In some instances, the first family has profited from the push.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Shell has profited from high oil prices during the Iran War, but the company has been battered too.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

After all, what was the Army sergeant who profited off Maduro’s capture doing if not signaling the likelihood of a future outcome and establishing trust in the wisdom of Polymarket?

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

And this vision had had a certain hold even on the groups who actually profited by each historic change.

From "1984" by George Orwell