In truth, Duke had already sold his house for a solid profit.

Much depends on these ambitious plans, but the stock's current price means investors might make solid profits in any case.

The film was very popular on release and made a solid profit.

"Of the five weeks of the extension, three have been in very solid profit," she said.

Around the world, airlines report record passenger traffic and, at least outside the United States, solid profits, he said.

So far, they said, the schools are able to charge enough to make solid profits while keeping most customers satisfied.

He financed the ambitions by making solid profits on the transfer market.

By filling a gap in the economy, a player can make solid and consistent profit through a factory.

On Friday, they closed at $29.33, near their level in late 1997, despite years of solid profits.

Even with moderating prices, they said, there would be ample room for solid profit at most managed care companies.