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Recent Examples of profitability
Just as with Boeing above, investors armed with Core Earnings insights get a more accurate picture of the real profitability of Broadridge.
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The spread is closer to the Nasdaq ‘s margin of 55% ahead of the dot-com crash in 2000 when the commercial internet was first taking off and companies with no clear path to profitability got valuations in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The restructuring reflects wider pressure across the chemicals sector as producers reassess legacy materials operations against rising energy costs, decarbonization demands and weaker long-term profitability in commodity segments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Growing technological investment was one of the main reasons for rising expenses that weighed on profitability, as technology companies globally race to invest to boost infrastructure in supporting the ballooning AI demand.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The newer planes align with airlines that prioritize route profitability, Abdelghani says.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
There is tension between sustainability and profitability While major companies highlight sustainability commitments, their third-party contracts with distilleries are typically limited to purchasing mezcal in bulk.
—Claudia Rosel, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
And as the creator economy continues to grow in reach and profitability, content creators like Logan Walter are fundamentally proving its value.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
African e-commerce company Jumia plans to maintain a strategy that has ramped up inventory supply from Chinese vendors and made Nigeria its largest market, to achieve profitability at the end of next year, CEO Francis Dufay told Semafor.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The spread is closer to the Nasdaq ‘s margin of 55% ahead of the dot-com crash in 2000 when the commercial internet was first taking off and companies with no clear path to profitability got valuations in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The restructuring reflects wider pressure across the chemicals sector as producers reassess legacy materials operations against rising energy costs, decarbonization demands and weaker long-term profitability in commodity segments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Growing technological investment was one of the main reasons for rising expenses that weighed on profitability, as technology companies globally race to invest to boost infrastructure in supporting the ballooning AI demand.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The newer planes align with airlines that prioritize route profitability, Abdelghani says.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
There is tension between sustainability and profitability While major companies highlight sustainability commitments, their third-party contracts with distilleries are typically limited to purchasing mezcal in bulk.
—Claudia Rosel, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
And as the creator economy continues to grow in reach and profitability, content creators like Logan Walter are fundamentally proving its value.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
African e-commerce company Jumia plans to maintain a strategy that has ramped up inventory supply from Chinese vendors and made Nigeria its largest market, to achieve profitability at the end of next year, CEO Francis Dufay told Semafor.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
Noun
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And if anything, the burgeoning business of dupes has upped the desirability of the real thing.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 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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Besides its aesthetic appearance and usefulness as an herb, dill also helps deter aphids from the garden—always a threat to roses.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Jefferson proved his usefulness soon after his arrival, when he was placed on a committee with John Dickinson to draft a declaration—not the declaration, which was still a year away, but rather a list of complaints for King George III.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Confidence grows when pleasure and practicality can share the room.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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And while practicality should be top of mind, so should design.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 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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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitability. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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