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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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My family has to balance the risk that we might all catch something nasty against the risk of losing our minds if we choose something else to do with our vacation time.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

There were agonising near things in 1965 and 1986 for the Tynecastle side, losing out on the old goal average system after a final-day decider at home to Kilmarnock in the former.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When Colbert announced last year that his show was being axed by CBS after this season, there were reports that the program was losing up to $50 million a year.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Most of the weight loss comes from losing body fat, while preserving muscle function and improving muscle health, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Even his howl was losing its cub-like wobble.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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