Loss in terms of money or efforts. Could be recent or ancient.

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    212 years ago

    The Battle of Manzikert led directly to the end of the Roman Empire, all because of mismanagement.

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        32 years ago

        Bah! I’m in the habit of spending those calories (history nerd) and did so before reading your comment. Still, your comment is appreciated. Also, thanks to @Cleverdawny for clueing my into something I hadn’t known.