at a loss
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Major athletics events frequently operate at a loss when costs including security, marshalling, appearance fees and broadcast infrastructure are factored in, particularly if there is no sponsor.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The company still operates at a loss, and is not expected to show a profit until its $20 billion multiyear cloud contract with OpenAI accelerates next year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
“I’m at a loss for words,” said his coach, Lionel Scaloni.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
This year’s event has a record number of participants, and is set to break even after operating at a loss for the last two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
For the first time since they had been upstairs, Maya seemed at a loss for words.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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