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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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The Russell 2000 index, which tracks shares of smaller companies, fell for a fifth-straight week, its longest weekly losing streak since May 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Pimco’s Dan Ivascyn this week told the Financial Times that the 10-year Treasury yield could hit 6% if highly leveraged investors have to suddenly unwind losing bets after weeks of heavy selling.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

As coral reefs struggle to survive, many sharks are losing their main food source, but humans are to blame for that one.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

In the film, Lori Quate shared his experience of losing his wife Jacqui Hunter in 2020.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Togbe had been old but strong, and losing his help both at home and on the farm was a blow.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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