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Which condition causes many deciduous trees to lose their leaves each autumn?

lose

[looz] / luz /




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As they fall further, Hoover and Glen Canyon dams could lose their capacity to provide water and power downstream and even become vulnerable to physical damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Tesla shareholders have the most to lose in that scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

That tends to be an early warning for investors in a company’s stock, who often have the most to lose if there is a default.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

"I don't agree with this direction and this has led me to lose faith in my company being true to its stated ethical values," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

I turned, just the smallest bit, but it was enough to lose the warm spot I had made.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne remains in the squad but loses the gloves for the second Test, with Ryan Rickelton in line to keep wicket.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

It’s a mathematical fact of life that a portfolio that loses 20% and then gains 20% will still be down 4%, while one that loses and gains 30% will still be down 9%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

When an acetyl tag is added to BCL6, the protein loses its ability to suppress the cell-death genes downstream from it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The state estimate it loses millions of dollars annually because of such schemes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Your child suddenly becomes sullen and withdrawn, and/or loses interest in activities they previously enjoyed.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

New Zealand have lost their first game as well, but they're going to get another go at it and the likelihood is they'll qualify, so their destiny is not lying in other people's hands.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Caruso, who lost to Bass by nearly 10 points in the 2022 mayoral contest, has yet to offer an endorsement in this year’s race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

There was one study out of the University of California at San Diego that showed 96% of the online gamblers it studied lost money over five years.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Hermès sales growth lost pace in the third quarter, diminishing hopes of a recovery in luxury demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

He only knew that clan guardians watch over campsites, and that ghosts moan in leafless trees on stormy nights,’ forever seeking the clans they have lost.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

The agreement allows Zuckerberg - reportedly one of the world's richest people - to sell shares in Meta without losing control of the Californian-based company if he needs to pay a large tax bill.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Needless to say, losing access to care was devastating for incarcerated transgender people, who in court filings described experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal ideation as a result of their suddenly untreated gender dysphoria.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

If they get the kicking game resolved, it’s hard to see them losing three in a row.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

But losing would not make his candidacy a mistake.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

However, in this episode Rainbow falls into a funk after losing an important competition and questions the meaning of everything a pony holds dear.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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