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losing

[loo-zing] / ˈlu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
said of one who loses
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ADJECTIVE
said of an activity in which one must lose
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Home sales are slumping, renovation spending is losing steam and yet lumber prices have risen this summer to their highest level in four years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

His second-placed side won at Birmingham Phoenix on Saturday afternoon and defeated Southern Brave in Cardiff on Monday evening, before losing to Manchester Super Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

So he did, matching Garton stride for stride before losing his breakfast all over himself.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

"If Bangladesh fails to strike free-trade agreements after the end of the preferential trade regime, the country may risk losing competitiveness," said Dhaka University professor Selim Raihan.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Pop tended the fires and Mama and us swung our brooms, but it was a losing battle.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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