losing

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"We're losing the species that are really rare and special here because of the excess nutrients," said Claire Newill, the organisation's Wessex deputy director.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Over half of U.S. companies are losing sales due to policy restrictions; new U.S. tariffs are expected, with Xi’s September visit eyed for clarity.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

And the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9%, losing 953 points to end at 49,919.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The process of regaining access to their land was slow, but they eventually settled back in, and operated the farm until losing their lease in 1961.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I told Papa everything that had happened, but I was so ashamed about losing my britches, I didn’t look him in the eye while I was telling it.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls