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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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So organisers decided to end the event after a good run before any decline became more significant and they made a loss.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

“We continue working directly with customers whose claims remain open and evaluating each claim based on the facts of the loss and the coverage provided by the customer’s policy,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The 24-time major winner, now 39, physically unravels in a stunning first-round loss.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

As the U.S. stock market heads into September, the S&P 500 stands a technical chance of dodging a big loss in what is historically a turbulent month.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

“Mine too,” said Akira, and she felt another pang of loss for her peaceful Saturday morning ride among the monarchs.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Film industry advocates lobbied hard for a carve-out, saying the cap would undercut gains made under the current film and TV tax credit program at a time when Hollywood has been reeling from job losses.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Wealthy Americans are harvesting losses, considering accelerated charitable deductions and analyzing whether their Opportunity Zone investments have declined in value, advisers say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Monday’s losses also wiped out the stock’s year-to-date gains, which had been building as investors hoped that Newsom’s efforts on that liability shift would succeed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd, which is led by the former Spice Girl as creative director, made an operating profit of £7.3m in 2025, accounts show, after years of losses.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

On Monday, Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy, and Merrill Lynch, having announced $55.2 billion in losses on subprime bond–backed CDOs, had sold itself to Bank of America.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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