Example Sentences

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One reason Dominion hasn’t profited much from the data center boom is because of timing.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

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

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

A reminder of how much they profited from her labor.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas