losing

Example Sentences

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Stocks rebounded sharply last week, snapping their five-week losing streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“Her husband was losing weight and she was finding it unnerving. Until she started losing weight,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A former featherweight and light-middleweight champion, Harper considered retirement after losing to Sandy Ryan in March 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Well, by that point my heart was beating extra hard trying to keep that happiness down and quiet, and it was losing ground fast.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan