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  • past tense form of lose.
  • past participle of lose.
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lost

[lawst, lost] / lɔst, lɒst /




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After six months, the women had lost an average of approximately 15 pounds.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

After turning professional he made up for lost time by beating Junaid Bostan to win the English light-middleweight title, then defeating Ishmael Davis to become British and Commonwealth champion.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The attacks were "sad and abhorrent", Ramaphosa said, adding that "we in South Africa deeply regret and mourn" the lives lost.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

“However, I’d take some lost sleep for some gained credibility. I should apologize to both of them, honestly.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

He lost his footing and dropped his spear.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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