lose-lose
Example Sentences
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In the article, entitled “The Arithmetic of Active Management,” Sharpe showed that, while beating the market is a win-lose, zero-sum game before transaction costs, it is a lose-lose, negative-sum game after those costs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
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
The problem is this is a lose-lose situation.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025
Right now, though, it’s a lose-lose — those public-sector workers are losing their jobs, and we’re all losing the benefits of their skills and experience.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025
It was a lose-lose situation any way you looked at it.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
