in the red
idiom
: spending and owing more money than is being earned
Apparently the company had been in the red for some time before it went out of business.
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But Prescott’s turnover and the offensive unit’s shortcomings in the red zone contributed to Monday’s loss to Arizona.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Rainbows have been effective in the red zone, scoring on 97% of their possessions inside the 20-yard line.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Rams’ new All-Pro receiver hadn’t found his rhythm with Stafford, and their connection in the red zone was specifically forced and spotty.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Safety Nick Scott was able to recover the ball in the red zone and whip a scoring opportunity off the Packers’ plate.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Rainbows have been effective in the red zone, scoring on 97% of their possessions inside the 20-yard line.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Rams’ new All-Pro receiver hadn’t found his rhythm with Stafford, and their connection in the red zone was specifically forced and spotty.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Safety Nick Scott was able to recover the ball in the red zone and whip a scoring opportunity off the Packers’ plate.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
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“In the red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20red. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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