loss

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The Angels’ offense was stifled in a 10-inning, 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners during their home opener Friday night in front of 44,931 fans at Angel Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Pelosi also raised a concern echoed by other San Francisco politicians, that turning Alcatraz back into a functioning prison would mean the loss of an iconic landmark.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But Stellantis posted a $25 billion loss in 2025, much of which it blamed on a pivot away from electric vehicles in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

With each story, the painting grew more significant, the loss more tragic.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day