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  • present participle of lose.
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losing

[loo-zing] / ˈlu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
said of one who loses
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ADJECTIVE
said of an activity in which one must lose
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"Losing Alex was going to be very difficult for us to find a new team," the Newcastle head coach said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Losing her job would mean losing her healthcare and maternity leave benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"Losing my dad and my two sisters in less than a month..." she told AFP, trailing off.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Losing weight does not necessarily remove social bias.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Losing her was like being cleft down the middle.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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