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to make a profit
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to earn more money than what was initially spent or invested
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The small bakery worked hard to make a profit in its first year of operation.
The margin between the wholesale and retail prices allows the distributor to make a profit.
By lowering prices so much, the company has essentially cut its own throat by making a profit all but impossible.
The company's successful marketing campaign helped it make a profit this quarter.
The slimy con artist preyed on vulnerable people to make a profit.