losing

Example Sentences

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A sixth-straight World Cup defeat on Saturday would equal the longest 100% losing record in the tournament's history.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

But after losing a court case to have full police protection restored during UK visits last year, the prince expressed concerns about his family's safety in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Silver futures fell 11% for the week to $59.22 a troy ounce and completed the longest weekly losing streak since 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Her doctor insists that the surgery cannot wait, but putting her ambitions on hold means losing a part of herself — a different kind of death sentence than the one she’s now facing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The idea had been a little frightening—but not as frightening as losing the dragon.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville