lose it
Example Sentences
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In 1930, Republicans narrowly won control of the House—only to lose it after several of their representatives-elect died.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
"But that heighted energy demand is only part of the story because as fish grow larger their bodies generate heat faster than they can lose it," he said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
It doesn’t matter how much you accumulated yesterday if you lose it all today; the top spots are always opening up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“Investors who lost money in 2008 didn’t lose it because they panicked too early. They lost it because they paid attention too late.”
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
‘And how did the Enemy ever come to lose it, if he was so strong, and it was so precious to him?’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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