lose value
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"An illness can take several decades to develop, as we saw with asbestos," Lenssens said, adding his clients' properties in the area also stood to lose value.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
When stocks lose value, they take up a smaller slice of your investment pie.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
The motive is usually money, since homes moved into high-risk zones typically lose value, and developments in high-risk zones are also usually more expensive, if they are allowed at all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
That said, even the more affordable afforestation approach would cause nearly all fossil fuel companies to lose value, according to the researchers — they referred to this as “negative net environmental valuation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
"Has George found out the time when other seeds lose value?" asked Peter.
From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Shaw, Ellen Eddy