at a loss
Example Sentences
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"We've sold a lot of that good to them directly at a loss," he said.
From Barron's
Each member of the group, which nicknamed itself the “core four,” agreed to deposit $5 billion with First Republic, giving the bank immediate funds to pay out withdrawals without selling off assets at a loss.
From New York Times
It’s more that the movie seems at a loss for how to play its own material.
From Los Angeles Times
Like many of his academic peers who have faced harassment and disinformation campaigns, he is at a loss for ways to protect himself.
From New York Times
On March 8, the bank announced that it would need to raise capital after selling its bond portfolio at a loss.
From New York Times
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