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The two guaranteed the studio $1 million, prepared to present their own funds if the film didn't make that amount, so that the studio wouldn't have to take a loss.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 June 2025
Forcing countries to take a loss on their U.S. bond holdings will scare away future buyers and, if the swap is involuntary, may even be classified as a default by credit rating agencies.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
After the Philadelphia Eagles Lost ... Having her two sons going after the same trophy couldn't have been easy, as one was guaranteed to take a loss.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Now the company is expected to take a loss of approximately $245 million, or about $12,250 per vehicle, due to the depreciation, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 June 2025
Forcing countries to take a loss on their U.S. bond holdings will scare away future buyers and, if the swap is involuntary, may even be classified as a default by credit rating agencies.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
After the Philadelphia Eagles Lost ... Having her two sons going after the same trophy couldn't have been easy, as one was guaranteed to take a loss.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Now the company is expected to take a loss of approximately $245 million, or about $12,250 per vehicle, due to the depreciation, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Take a loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20loss. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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