lose it
Example Sentences
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We just do the best we can, and if we lose it, we lose it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
"But that heighted energy demand is only part of the story because as fish grow larger their bodies generate heat faster than they can lose it," he said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 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 we stick together, everything will be fine,” Natalie said, as if she could tell he was about to lose it.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
