lose it
Example Sentences
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Instead of gaining fat, these individuals actually lose it.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
In 1930, Republicans narrowly won control of the House—only to lose it after several of their representatives-elect died.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
“Then he did it a second year and I thought ‘He’ll lose it all next year,’ but he never did.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
If they lose it, people are going to start talking about Arsenal's bottle again.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Harriet Blaine wrote her daughter of the dilemma: "Poor dear Gaffy, how wretched it is! Wounded and sore and hurt to the death, he now to save his life, must dare to lose it."
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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