losses

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Still, oil prices held their recent losses amid lingering optimism a deal will be struck and the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global oil usually passes -- will reopen.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The litigation would seek to challenge the proposed merger on antitrust grounds, arguing it would thwart competition, lower wages and lead to widespread job losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But developer Fenris Creations calculates losses to be more in the region of £400,000 - stressing this is not an "official figure".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Well, it recovered those losses and then some.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The losses, by design, were no big deal; the losses were part of the plan.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis