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Recent Examples of profitability
The closures are part of its restructuring plan to cut costs and boost profitability.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
So, too, is finding the right response to Americans’ sputtering adoption of electric vehicles, and a path to profitability for Ford Model e, the group’s loss-making EV division.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But Schiffmann doesn’t care about the skeptics, or even about profitability.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The team’s profitability also benefits from running gameday operations, such as parking and merchandise sales, in-house.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
And, as Reif-Ehrlich notes, the price hike effective in October means that the profitability is sure to rise, even if the company’s subscriber numbers take a hit.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Last year marked the company's first full year of profitability.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Converse has new leadership to help drive profitability in the future.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
So, too, is finding the right response to Americans’ sputtering adoption of electric vehicles, and a path to profitability for Ford Model e, the group’s loss-making EV division.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But Schiffmann doesn’t care about the skeptics, or even about profitability.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The team’s profitability also benefits from running gameday operations, such as parking and merchandise sales, in-house.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
And, as Reif-Ehrlich notes, the price hike effective in October means that the profitability is sure to rise, even if the company’s subscriber numbers take a hit.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Last year marked the company's first full year of profitability.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Converse has new leadership to help drive profitability in the future.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
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Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cantino has been restructuring his team, navigating the uncertain global scenario, and aiming to rev up desirability at Gucci, which posted another 25 percent decrease in organic sales in the second quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is a system rigged for expediency and self-interest, not stewardship.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The state of California collects more than enough tax revenue to do what must be done, but routinely chooses to do the wrong thing out of political expediency.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Highways were often placed not for logistical necessity but for racial and economic expedience, creating literal barriers between white downtowns and Black communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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Monica Small Flap Crossbody Whether you’re headed out for date night or darting between meetings, the compact Monica delivers on both style and practicality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Humans have been tying knots since prehistoric times for their practicality and beauty.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
3 Oct. 2025
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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