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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 5, 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

Either way, my poor maman was in a lose-lose situation.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi