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The company hopes its new models will help it regain ground lost to local rivals in China, where the auto market deteriorated more than anticipated in the first quarter and prompted downgrades to industry forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Thaad radars have already been lost to Iranian drones in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, said two people with knowledge of the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The precise reason for their departure from Akwamufie has been lost to time.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Robert Howell, 71, of San José, was the Republican candidate in the 2022 general election for insurance commissioner, which he lost to Lara by 20 points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I have no idea if anyone has been lost to the sea.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman