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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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Australia have never lost a home Test to Bangladesh, only losing once to the Tigers in six previous Tests - at Mirpur in 2017.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Stuyvesant was known as “Peg Leg Pete,” after losing his leg below the knee during a battle on St. Martin in 1644.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Skilling canceled the card before losing money, but the company’s fraud department explained why tricksters are so good: practice.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The fear of losing a home can also discourage people from applying for Medicaid, causing them to delay or go without necessary care services.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Even his howl was losing its cub-like wobble.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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