break·even
ˈbrāk-ˈē-vən 
: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss
also
: a financial result reflecting neither profit nor loss
: having equal cost and income
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Heather Somers, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Despite growing ride volumes and improving hardware economics, none of the players have yet reached break-even.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2025
The business is on track to achieve EBITDA break-even, reflecting the success of our turnaround plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
The volatility premium migrates down the supply chain, raising break-even prices for refiners, airlines and petrochemicals alike.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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That settlement offered hospitals some stability, including a freeze on tax increases and consistent supplemental payments that were just enough to break-even.
—Heather Somers, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Despite growing ride volumes and improving hardware economics, none of the players have yet reached break-even.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2025
The business is on track to achieve EBITDA break-even, reflecting the success of our turnaround plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
The volatility premium migrates down the supply chain, raising break-even prices for refiners, airlines and petrochemicals alike.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Breakeven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakeven. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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