turn a profit

Frequency: 7.595.8 per million words

To start making a profit after a period of not making one.

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  • It took the startup three years to finally turn a profit.
  • The bookstore is expected to turn a profit by the end of the year.
  • Many new businesses struggle to turn a profit in their initial stages.
  • After months of losses, the restaurant has finally begun to turn a profit.
  • They are looking for ways to turn a profit from their online content.
  • The company managed to turn a healthy profit despite the economic downturn.
  • Investors are waiting to see if the technology can turn a profit.
  • The movie needs to earn $200 million just to turn a profit.
  • Small farms often find it difficult to turn a profit without subsidies.
  • By streamlining operations, the CEO helped the airline turn a profit again.