lose it
Example Sentences
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“Investors who lost money in 2008 didn’t lose it because they panicked too early. They lost it because they paid attention too late.”
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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
But in "one minute of madness", lose it they did.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
“I could lose it all and be OK,” said Corcione.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
He doesn’t lose it often, but when he does, watch out.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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