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Related Stories Unfortunately, Hank’s stubborn maintenance of his status quo has resulted in his accruing an ever-growing sea of red ink.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
While losses in Reality Labs are expected to continue for the foreseeable future, the Street will be forgiving so long as the red ink is kept in check and profitability and cash flow remain top priorities.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
As a result, several nationally prominent institutions had to impose large-scale budget cuts to stem the red ink.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, Congress' willingness to boost benefits for some, without dealing with the system's inability to pay future benefits for all, foreshadows the continued inability of governing body to confront and solve the program's deep and ongoing red ink.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Etymology
from the use of red ink in financial statements to indicate a loss
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Red ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20ink. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
red ink
noun1
: a business loss
2
: the condition of showing a business loss
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