lose-lose

Example Sentences

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The Natural Resources Defense Council was among the environmental groups that begged to differ, calling the move "a lose-lose for the environment and the economy."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Just like can’t wait to do it because it’s like a win-win for him, you know? He gets to sue me or something. I don’t know, but it’s a lose-lose for me.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Whether Isak stays or goes could be seen as win-win or lose-lose for Sesko.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

“In terms of global power and the global economy, this is sort of a lose-lose proposition,” Zhang said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

It was a lose-lose situation any way you looked at it.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith