losing

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Losing Catherine to Edgar, the heir of Thrushcross Grange, prompts Heathcliff, the perpetual outsider, to vow vengeance; he maneuvers to gain financial control of both houses with the aim of destroying each one’s inhabitants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Losing in Seoul, where there are many swing voters," suggests that centrist voters may have been dissatisfied with the Lee administration, he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"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 Ronnie wouldn’t just be a blow to Kate and Hal; Stuart had never experienced the kind of loss that broke Kate and Hal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Losing parts of your memory didn’t make you an idiot.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner