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Every editing session ended in lots of red ink and tears.—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026 It may be printed out and boxed in a closet, marked with notes and red ink, held together by binder clips and regret.—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 How does a state wading in red ink afford all that?—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026 How does a state wading in red ink afford all that?—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red ink
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from the use of red ink in financial statements to indicate a loss