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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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A loss and nobody cares what she wears on the ride home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

HPE reported a second-quarter profit of $624 million, or 44 cents a share, compared with a loss of $1.05 billion, or 82 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"I have woken every night thinking about his loss, and his poor family," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But Red Raiders ace NiJaree Canady replaced Terry in the circle and retired the final two batters, stranding Megan Grant at second in UCLA’s 8-7 season-ending loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Though Jack never would have believed it of himself, he was completely at a loss with this woman.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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