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losing

[loo-zing] / ˈlu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
said of one who loses
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ADJECTIVE
said of an activity in which one must lose
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Example Sentences

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Consumers worried about losing their jobs will borrow and spend less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Stocks rebounded sharply last week, snapping their five-week losing streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

A former featherweight and light-middleweight champion, Harper considered retirement after losing to Sandy Ryan in March 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I’m not sure what’s going on, or why it feels like I’m losing control.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer