Definition of economicnext
as in profitable
yielding a profit unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold

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Recent Examples of economic Two sustainability bond deals worth at least $100 million each are under discussion for mining projects in DR Congo, an executive told Semafor, as African governments look for new ways to ensure mining investment delivers broader economic benefits. Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 In minutes from a meeting with the Labour and Vocational Training Ministry and union representatives, company manager Thitipong Wongsayang said the shutdown was driven by economic problems and difficulties moving raw materials and finished goods. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 For nearly a decade, this communications specialist has been operating behind the scenes of political and economic power. Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 The authors of the new economic plan are among the most knowledgeable experts on the Cuban economy. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for economic
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  • Fans hoping that sales increase would result in a plenty profitable Tesla may be disappointed, though.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
  • William Megginson and Jeffry Netter reviewed a large body of evidence in 2001 and concluded that privatized firms generally became more profitable and financially healthier.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • The lucrative incentives have allowed for the conversion of unwieldy buildings in unlikely districts.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Its replacement effort, Crescent Island, is built for AI inference rather than the more lucrative training market.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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