losing

Example Sentences

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Pratt, 42 years old, entered the race a year after losing his home in the Palisades fire, saying the city government failed to protect residents from the blaze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The stock is on a current five-week losing streak, its first since 2024, creating a compelling long opportunity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But after struggling on the road before losing consecutive games at home against Las Vegas and Dallas amid a three-game losing streak, the Sparks needed something to go right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

One knock-on effect might be that farmers plant less for fear of losing crops to a strong El Niño, making its impact on ag commodity prices a self-fulfilling prophecy, Marex says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s true that we Barbeys are known for never losing our figures. And I am still wearing all my favorite dresses, so it must be so!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood