breaking even
Example Sentences
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Today, they are close to breaking even for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
However, it would be several years and multiple price cuts before the actor managed to offload the property—ultimately breaking even with a $7 million sale.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Joel said he was mostly breaking even and barely had enough money for food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Rolex is likely only breaking even on its official secondhand watch program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
Code breaking even helped drag the United States into the war.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
