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

"With the two countries fighting this tariff war, it's a lose-lose situation for everyone, it's not a win-win scenario," Guo told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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

The problem is this is a lose-lose situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

It was a lose-lose situation any way you looked at it.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith