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Recent Examples of profitability
Entrepreneurs in emerging ecosystems can get to early product market fit with limited capital, and get to profitability much earlier.
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Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
SpaceX’s multitrillion-dollar valuation has little to do with business fundamentals, and its path to profitability is as murky as ever.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
The recent breakout above $170 suggests investors are beginning to reprice that strength, while the valuation still does not fully reflect BKNG’s superior profitability and growth profile.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Business owners can create invoices, track payments, manage vendors, monitor project profitability, and generate detailed financial reports without jumping between different tools.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Burnley sought damages after Everton were found to have breached the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) during the 2021-22 season, a campaign in which Burnley were relegated from the top flight.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Rivian may be trying to reach profitability by saving money on labor, said Ivan Drury, director of insights at Edmunds.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Is there a path to profitability?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Leading chipmakers like Intel or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) count on large production runs to maintain high capacity utilization, a key measure of profitability.
—Alan Patterson, IEEE Spectrum, 16 June 2026
Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
SpaceX’s multitrillion-dollar valuation has little to do with business fundamentals, and its path to profitability is as murky as ever.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
The recent breakout above $170 suggests investors are beginning to reprice that strength, while the valuation still does not fully reflect BKNG’s superior profitability and growth profile.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Business owners can create invoices, track payments, manage vendors, monitor project profitability, and generate detailed financial reports without jumping between different tools.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Burnley sought damages after Everton were found to have breached the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) during the 2021-22 season, a campaign in which Burnley were relegated from the top flight.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Rivian may be trying to reach profitability by saving money on labor, said Ivan Drury, director of insights at Edmunds.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Is there a path to profitability?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Leading chipmakers like Intel or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) count on large production runs to maintain high capacity utilization, a key measure of profitability.
—Alan Patterson, IEEE Spectrum, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
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Providing access to this information earlier breaks down silos and supports more balanced trade‑offs between desirability, feasibility, profitability and environmental impact—ultimately leading to better products and more responsible development practices.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Political expediency, like political misconduct, is not limited to any one party.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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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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As consumers rarely reward clever technology for its own sake - the experts and talks through the week will show how to reward usefulness, confidence and ease.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The board did not separately vote on that request, but Interim Chief Business Officer Lisa Grant-Dawson acknowledged the usefulness of such an update before the district’s first interim report in December.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 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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While practicality is important, aesthetics have also become a major part of the project's evolution.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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But practicality was beside the point.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitability. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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