gain profit

collocation in English

meaningsofgainandprofit

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gain
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɡeɪn/us
/ɡeɪn/
an occasion when you get something useful ...
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profit
noun
uk
/ˈprɒf.ɪt/us
/ˈprɑː.fɪt/
money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods ...
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(Definition ofgainandprofitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgain profit

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I think on the contrary that other authorised undertakers are very likely togainprofitwhen this measure comes into operation.
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They suggest that the principles of the free market allow for people to take advantage of such a situation togainprofit.
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In this way, the player can act as a merchant and acquire mechs on one planet and sell them on another planet togainprofit.
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Voluntary associations cangainprofitfrom preparing them from the pre-fried, frozen stage and selling them, usually three at a time with the usual condiments.
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If the incumbent accommodates, the best response of the entrant is to enter (andgainprofit).
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As they slowlygainprofitfrom their flights, they then build more airports, buy better planes, and expand their airline internationally.
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Deceitful merchants buy and sell it togainprofit.
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At some point, merchants find that they can notgainprofitif they cut the price further -- so the sticky price remains.
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We are most anxious to keep supplies going and certainly most anxious to ensure that nobody should gain profits out of the present situation.
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In fact, those who have money to invest want to gain profits much more quickly and reliably.
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Consequently, if an investor believes the correlation will increase (decrease), he/ she can sell (buy) index call options to gain profits.
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