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lossmaking

British  
/ ˈlɒsˌmeɪkɪŋ /

adjective

  1. unprofitable; losing money

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So money is fleeing from software—a sector populated by public companies with traditionally high margins and deep moats—to AI model providers, an area dominated by lossmaking private companies engaged in cut-throat competition.

From Barron's

The lossmaking oil rig builders have been whiplashed by years of oversupply, oil price volatility and a drop in new orders.

From Reuters

Nasdaq-listed tech shares, vulnerable to higher rates, fell on Monday and are tipped for another lossmaking session .

From Reuters

The unit has been lossmaking for years and Airbus argues that with a new owner it could also work for competitors or win customers from other industries, and thus better utilise its workforce.

From Reuters

Most are getting more than 50% of what they are owed, but for 37 lossmaking hotels they are paying no rent.

From BBC