profit
noun
Often profits.
had profited
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past perfectof profit.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Meta's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg took the stand during the trial, pushing back against accusations that his company had done too little to keep underage users off his platform and had profited from their presence.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Before Molly's return, Ms Wells and Mr Mortensen told Australia's ABC News that they had profited from Molly, though they suggested they had not made very much.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2024
Earlier this year, a separate federal trial over whether Apple had profited from trade secrets stolen from Masimo, to the tune of $1.85 billion, ended in a hung jury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Tunstall’s lawyer acknowledged that his client had profited from deceiving donors, but argued that his massive fundraising operation was still a form of voter outreach.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2023
He never missed an opportunity of giving him pointers, and Bert had profited greatly by his advice and suggestion.
From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by J. W. Duffield
