losing

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Pratt, 42 years old, entered the race a year after losing his home in the Palisades fire, saying the city government failed to protect residents from the blaze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Moscow has reacted sharply to the prospect of losing another ally in what it sees as its sphere of influence.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The intrepid folks who bother to cast a ballot in these first-round races are largely a group of engaged voters, and drawing conclusions from such a narrow minority is a losing game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The analysts at Citi also highlighted what they said were real-world signals of waning efficacy in Wegovy pill as roughly a quarter to a third of patients are no longer losing weight.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Even his howl was losing its cub-like wobble.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver