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losing ground

VERB
suffer loss or disadvantage
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A conservation approach once praised as a global model for helping people and predators coexist may be losing ground because of a lack of long-term government support, according to new research.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

After losing ground in the U.S., a key profit center, Stellantis booked a $26 billion net loss in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He sees such moves as taking the easy way out for a manufacturer like Stellantis, which has been losing ground in Europe.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Microsoft’s Copilot is losing ground to Claude and Gemini, and Satya Nadella is not spending out of generosity. This is about defending Azure’s turf,” said Gilbert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

War Admiral, straining with all he had, was losing ground.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand



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