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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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Loss aversion, sunk-cost fallacy and herd behavior — all of it kicks in during a drawdown.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Hair loss is widespread: By age 35, two-thirds of American men and one-quarter of women will experience noticeable thinning, according to the American Hair Loss Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

To encourage people to share their experiences, she launched the first South Asian Baby Loss Awareness Week last year, with talks from women, GPs and charities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Loss of insurance coverage, specifically Medicaid, among young women could be a contributing factor.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“Survive. How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Wonderful book.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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