lose ground
Example Sentences
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While a derby defeat to Lille last weekend did see them lose ground on PSG, Lens remain the most credible challenger to the league leaders heading into this season's final straight.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
While Somalia continues to lose ground to the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab, Somaliland has maintained peace and democratic governance for more than three decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
It was a surprise result with Monaco ending a run of three consecutive Ligue 1 losses which had seen them lose ground on PSG and the other sides at the top of the table.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
The result means Norris, who also scored the point for fastest lap, reduced Verstappen’s championship lead by three points on a day he would have started expecting to lose ground.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2024
She worried that easing up on their demands during the war would cause women to lose ground and forfeit the modest gains they had won.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
