lose ground
Example Sentences
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It was a surprise result with Monaco ending a run of three consecutive Ligue 1 losses which had seen them lose ground on PSG and the other sides at the top of the table.
From Barron's
Sharp for just one quarter, with Kawhi Leonard available for just one half, the Clippers couldn’t overcome mistakes of their own making to lose ground in the Western Conference playoff race.
From Los Angeles Times
The Phillies lost for the sixth time in eight games and continued to lose ground in the National League playoff race.
From Seattle Times
On Monday night, the teams reconvened at Petco Park to begin a three-game series with a sellout crowd and a slightly different tagline: second- and third-place clubs trying to not lose ground on the surging first-place San Francisco Giants.
From Los Angeles Times
France’s Greens party, which surged in recent elections, is hoping to gain new influence in the regional vote, while the Socialist Party may further lose ground.
From Seattle Times
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