lose money
idiom
: to spend more money than one earns
The company has been losing money for the past several years.
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However, in the company's second quarter report on July 30 it was revealed Ford continues to lose money on EVs.
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
Most will lose money and many will lose interest, and that’s ultimately how many buy-and-hold index investors are born.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
But the reality is that most W teams still lose money, and the losses will likely continue into the next CBA.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
Meanwhile, companies lose money on underused benefits that could have helped attract, retain and empower their teams.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
Most will lose money and many will lose interest, and that’s ultimately how many buy-and-hold index investors are born.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
But the reality is that most W teams still lose money, and the losses will likely continue into the next CBA.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
Meanwhile, companies lose money on underused benefits that could have helped attract, retain and empower their teams.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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“Lose money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20money. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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