SportsAugust 21, 2026
hemorrhaged
HEM-uh-rijd
Definition
To lose large quantities of something, specifically money, over a period of time.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'haima' (blood) and 'rhegnynai' (to burst forth). Originally used in a medical context to describe excessive bleeding, it evolved into a metaphorical term for losing significant amounts of resources.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how Steele's early business venture lost money consistently for seven years before he achieved success.
‘It’s all I do’: Inside the year-long grind of the man behind college football’s Bible
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