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Recent Examples of profitability
Using income data from Upwork, a BestBrokers analysis ranked popular side hustles based on their profitability and career potential.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The lack of current profitability point back to the Big Capex problem.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The authors of the report said demand for local wines remains relatively stable, but the real challenge is protecting profitability as costs climb.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The meeting was light on new financial indicators, though de Meo reiterated his ambition to more than double profitability by 2030.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The second dimension, Financial Stability, was investigated by analyzing the companies’ profitability as well as using classic metrics such as the Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score, which refer to a company’s overall financial health and the probability to file for bankruptcy.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 May 2026
While Gap cut its sales outlook for the year, its profitability is another story.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
If those deals perform well and public market investors reward scale and profitability, a wave of companies will follow.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The home screen makeover seems tied to Roku’s efforts to maintain profitability.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The lack of current profitability point back to the Big Capex problem.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The authors of the report said demand for local wines remains relatively stable, but the real challenge is protecting profitability as costs climb.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The meeting was light on new financial indicators, though de Meo reiterated his ambition to more than double profitability by 2030.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The second dimension, Financial Stability, was investigated by analyzing the companies’ profitability as well as using classic metrics such as the Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score, which refer to a company’s overall financial health and the probability to file for bankruptcy.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 May 2026
While Gap cut its sales outlook for the year, its profitability is another story.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
If those deals perform well and public market investors reward scale and profitability, a wave of companies will follow.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The home screen makeover seems tied to Roku’s efforts to maintain profitability.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
Noun
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Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Conservatism is rooted in ancient principles of character, virtue and dignity beyond immediate political expediency.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That does degrade its usefulness for facial recognition, and failure rates can rise when using banking applications, for example.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Never underestimate the usefulness of a simple wood bench.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.—
L. Sue Baugh,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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The researchers also stress that ArrayLink is designed around practicality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Yes, the engine remained a 12-cylinder mounted up front, but to improve space and practicality, Ferrari ditched the coupe body for a shooting brake—a three-door station wagon.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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