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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she is "absolutely devastated by the loss of life in Chatsworth tonight" in a post on X.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

An environmental impact assessment found that the dredging in nearby Malakal Harbour -- expected to start this year -- will cause the loss of 4.26 hectares of coral, impacting endangered turtles, fish and dugong.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Receiver Paul Turner had eight catches, 177 yards in loss to Calabasas.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Vera Bradley swung to a profit of $4.5 million, or 15 cents a share, for its quarter ended Aug. 1, compared with a loss of $4.67 million, or 17 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“All the physical evidence points to the crew taking absolutely no action in response to a flood or loss of air,” she states.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

Only once under McVay have the Rams started with two losses: In 2024, after losing in overtime at Detroit, the Arizona Cardinals routed them 41-10.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

It “strengthens the banks’ capital buffers while giving the authorities more time to deal with losses and declining returns without forcing an immediate recognition and liquidation,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The watchdog's report also notes that equipment losses have totaled $3.7bn, with other $7.4bn in other expenditures.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

In the filing, the company also cited a history of operating losses and negative cash flows.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Although colony losses occurred steadily through 2020, there were several years in which beekeepers reported sustainable colonies and it looked as though bees might have escaped danger.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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