losing

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The buzz: Qatar made its World Cup debut four years ago and became the first host to exit the tournament without a point, losing all three group-play games by two goals each.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The so-called 'Golden Generation' failed to deliver on the pitch, losing to Portugal on penalties.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Dadhania highlighted Nike’s risk of losing market share because of its outlook for revenue growth of just 3% – lower than an unweighted sector average of 6%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

More employers are requiring weigh-ins, app tracking and health coaching before approving GLP-1s for losing weight—or dropping coverage altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But what if instead of telling the tourists a bunch of polar bear facts, he also talked about the melting ice and the crumbling permafrost and the momma bears losing their dens?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz