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losses

NOUN
diminishing returns
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Rohl's Rangers record across all competitions stands at 22 wins, 11 losses and seven draws in 40 fixtures.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“Inflation, weather losses, and risk continue to rise,” Farney said in the video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Equities mostly rose Tuesday and oil prices held losses following the previous day's euphoric rally sparked by the US-Iran peace deal that will reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

But investment-adviser fraud is growing: In 2024, the latest year for which I could find data, total losses just from reported investment scams alone was $5.7 billion, 24% higher than in 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The Agency's spy hunters now had a lead on a possible mole and an explanation for all the losses the CIA had suffered since 1985.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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