lose money

phrase

: to spend more money than one earns
The company has been losing money for the past several years.

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That is especially true since studies indicate that the vast majority of sports bettors lose money when betting online. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 High costs for tractors, seeds, fertilizer and fuel have left many expecting to lose money. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 When an independent developer overshoots, investors lose money. — Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Mejia said the city had been ill-advised to agree to be the financial backstop, should the Games lose money. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose money

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“Lose money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20money. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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