losing

Example Sentences

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Morningstar calculated last year that Ark Innovation was the top value-destroying active ETF of the past decade, losing owners nearly $7 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In elite sport, losing is considered part of the process.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

You can also talk about how certain bets, like a parlay that combines more than one wager, may sound more lucrative but also increases the likelihood of losing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Tesla was mired in an eight-week losing slump —investors were concerned about stagnant car sales and elevated capital spending—with share prices down 16% over the period.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Hard figuring out who you are after losing someone,” Auntie Nina says.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila