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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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Loss aversion, sunk-cost fallacy and herd behavior — all of it kicks in during a drawdown.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

To encourage people to share their experiences, she launched the first South Asian Baby Loss Awareness Week last year, with talks from women, GPs and charities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Loss of the Y has been shown to alter gene expression in blood-forming cells and those involved in immune responses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Loss of insurance coverage, specifically Medicaid, among young women could be a contributing factor.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“No, your How to Deal with the Loss of a Love book.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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