lose it
Example Sentences
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Surrey, having copped the worst of the conditions early in the match, showed the fortitude and skill not to lose it.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
"I am not an impetuous person. I think things through. I have the serenity not to lose it under tension and under pressure. I consult. I hear. And I am brave. I take risks."
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
“If you bring weak cases and you lose, it undercuts your credibility of being any good at your job,” Hochman said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
“I could lose it all and be OK,” said Corcione.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
"You'll lose it if you talk about it."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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