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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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Carrie Jenkins said the loss of her husband had been "devastating".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Around 12% of U.S. adults have used those drugs for weight loss, polling has shown.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Lovesac cut its full-year sales and earnings outlook after widening its loss in the fiscal first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Kenneth Bass is one of thousands of residents and business owners suing the city of Los Angeles and other entities over property loss and other damages suffered during the catastrophic Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Because he’s off to college and I’m—I’m just . . .” I was at a loss for words.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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