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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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Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Asian equity markets were also down, with Tokyo losing more than three percent as the yen spiked against the greenback, weighing on exporters.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.2%, snapping a four-trading-day losing streak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Aid organisation Oxfam warned that losing its monitoring and de-escalation role could undermine stability, with serious consequences for civilians.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

It will keep her from losing her temper with him.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila


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