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There was also no mention of selling or spinning off the sports cable network, which has bled subscribers in recent years.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In some cases, interest in the lives of famous people has bled into intrusion, according to Claire Powell, a celebrity publicist who has spent more than 30 years in the industry.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, at the Washington Post, the newspaper Bezos purchased in 2013 with promises to safeguard its democratic mission, the newsroom has bled talent for months.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Charter has bled hundreds of millions of dollars on that arrangement and now offers the channel more widely via a streaming app.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

The mascara has smudged again, despite Moira’s repairs, the purplish lipstick has bled, hair trails aimlessly.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood