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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If the Games lose money, the city would be on the hook for the first $270 million and potentially more after that. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Jaros and Rauh calculate that the state will lose money so long as 24 percent of the tax base flees, a condition that’s already been met. — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Hospitals can’t be asked to lose money on pediatric admissions and ED visits. — Jonathan E. Kohler, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026 Lawmakers weigh relief for victims The growing financial toll comes as Congress considers legislation intended to provide additional protections and relief for people who lose money to scams. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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