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  • present participle of lose.
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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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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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