lose-lose
Example Sentences
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He said he still viewed the British decision to leave the single market as "lose-lose" for both parties.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The Natural Resources Defense Council was among the environmental groups that begged to differ, calling the move "a lose-lose for the environment and the economy."
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
“Just like can’t wait to do it because it’s like a win-win for him, you know? He gets to sue me or something. I don’t know, but it’s a lose-lose for me.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
“In terms of global power and the global economy, this is sort of a lose-lose proposition,” Zhang said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
Either way, my poor maman was in a lose-lose situation.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
