losing ground
Example Sentences
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"The Social Democrats are losing ground," she noted, even though the late stages of the campaign were dominated by traditional left-wing issues, notably healthcare, schools and benefits.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Stock-market weakness over several recent trading days, with the major benchmarks losing ground in three straight sessions through Tuesday, may represent more than just normal volatility.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Despite losing ground behind the scenes and in front of the camera, women and people of color continued to drive streaming viewership in 2025, the report found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
A conservation approach once praised as a global model for helping people and predators coexist may be losing ground because of a lack of long-term government support, according to new research.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
I give chase, quickly losing ground, knowing it’s hopeless.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
