loss-maker

A form of lossmaker — A company, product, etc. that makes a financial loss.

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Meanings

nounloss-maker (plural loss-makers)

plural loss-makers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of lossmaker.

    The EC says that France's financial support for Fret SNCF (a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNCF and a heavy loss-maker), could contravene EU rules.

    2023 March 8, “Network News: EC investigates state support for French freight”, in RAIL, number 978, page 22
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    The withdrawal of the Glasgow Central Low Level line, said to be the heaviest loss-maker in Scotland, was opposed by—amongst others—a bus operator, the Glasgow Corporation, on the grounds that the bus services needed in replacement would increase peak-hour road congestion.

    1964 July, “News and Comment: Electrification to Gourock”, in Modern Railways, page 15
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Chicago

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