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breaking even

VERB

be or become equal

Synonyms

WEAK

balance books equalize experience no loss recover cost recover expense

Example Sentences

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And while Hamlet may dither in seeking revenge for his father’s murder, we don’t hope that the scheming Claudius gets away with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Our parents didn’t come for us to turn into chillones — crybabies — seeking revenge for past sins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

DR Congo were seeking revenge after a dramatic defeat in the last meeting of the nations, in World Cup qualifying in September.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

The British rivals will fight again in November, with Benn seeking revenge after a points loss.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Unburdened by a dairy cow's timidity and great bother of fat, she charged the soccer players as if seeking revenge in the name of oppressed cattle the world over.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris