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Retail analysts have described it as a “loss leader,” meaning that it is sold at little to no profit in order to entice customers to shop at the store and spend money on other items.

From Los Angeles Times

That meant he missed the chance to persuade some of America's best high school football talent to join his team this year.

From BBC

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said being sent home could mean children "retreating to social media".

From BBC

“The mean green team is not going anywhere,” said the caption.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filling your folder sometimes means fishing for compliments, which can feel awkward.

From The Wall Street Journal