lose out
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Concern has risen in Europe that its traditional industrial champions will lose out as software and artificial intelligence become increasingly important parts of a product's design and usefulness.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
If you believe we need more housing, and it takes that much longer to build housing, then people lose out.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
She felt tempted by the constant emails from brands and didn’t want to lose out on discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
We didn’t want to lose out to the Italians or even that one Bulgarian.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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