Meaning of the word hemorrhaging in English

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hemorrhaging

US /ˈhɛm.ər.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɛm.ər.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to lose blood from a damaged blood vessel; to bleed profusely

Example:
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The patient was hemorrhaging internally after the accident.
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The wound was still hemorrhaging despite the pressure applied.
2.

to lose a large amount of something, especially money, in a rapid and uncontrolled way

Example:
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The company has been hemorrhaging money for the past year.
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Talented employees are hemorrhaging from the department.
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