lose-lose

Example Sentences

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This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

A long blackout is a lose-lose for both Disney and YouTube TV.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 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