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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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Psychotherapist Selina Casey set up the White Butterfly Foundation after losing her baby in 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

What’s more, they would be losing their almost 2-acre yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Major stock indexes ended last week up, snapping a five-week losing streak; the Dow rose 2.96%, S&P 500 3.36%, and Nasdaq 4.44%.

From Barron's • 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

Well, by that point my heart was beating extra hard trying to keep that happiness down and quiet, and it was losing ground fast.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan