lost ground
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Sunday's election also served up a surprise setback to the far-right Sweden Democrats, who lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The index has lost ground so far since the start of the third quarter, putting it on track for what would be its first quarterly loss since early 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The site lost ground to competitors over the following decade, and its ownership transferred to Verizon after that company’s 2015 purchase of AOL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Athleta same-store sales dropped 12%, as it has lost ground to newer rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
You forgot, Apa says again, stepping in closer, making up for the lost ground.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
