- present participle of lose.
losing
Example Sentences
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In Paris, the CAC 40 fell 0.4% as large banking stocks struggled, with Societe Generale losing 1.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The morning after losing to Federer, an aching Willis limped to the shower at 4:30am to get ready for an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
He led the Dodgers to the National League pennant in his first two full seasons, losing both times to the Yankees in the World Series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Izaguirre, who was taken in by a relative after losing his home, told AFP the donations were indispensable.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Mrs. Dannenberg’s face softens, losing the grim determination of a business dealing that she had when she believed we were from the cemetery.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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