lost ground

Example Sentences

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Those stocks could regain some lost ground when trading reopens on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Considered the “Giant of CONCACAF,” Mexico has remained dominant in its region since 2010, with five Gold Cups, although it has lost ground to the United States in the Nations League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

China’s zero-tariff initiative might allow Beijing to regain some lost ground in Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The Conservatives have also lost ground while Reform UK had a good night, winning over 350 council seats and gaining control of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Havering.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

For a terrifying moment, I lost ground, my feet slipping in the gravel.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan