Example Sentences
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Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers reluctant to book flights.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Wall Street bankers are reporting major profits right now.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
The more positive news is that right now may be a better time to take some profits on your energy stocks than to buy them.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“They also drive a lot of the profits for airlines.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Swift’s guiding principle for success was simple and constant: eliminate waste to increase profits.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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