in the red

Example Sentences

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Futures in all three main indexes on Wall Street were in the red, after they had enjoyed a strong run-up Wednesday.

From Barron's

The young girl in the red parka gave a quick nod of understanding.

From Literature

I wondered if it was the same wren I had seen in the red oak tree.

From Literature

He spread risk across several sub-bets, structured so he landed in the red only if spending declined by more than $50 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

But his poor missed touch-finder against Italy, with the clock in the red and a bonus point a real possibility, may prove costly if France slip up.

From BBC