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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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He was the losing pitcher in a 1-0 game his sophomore year, had to overcome his injury and returned to peak form to deliver a pitching performance that will be remembered and admired for years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Everton were losing 1-0 when William Saliba and Thierno Barry went for a bouncing ball in the penalty area.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Insulet sank 17%, extending a losing streak from April, when it appeared in Barron’s previous list of worst monthly performers.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Two errors to avoid are changing the brand too quickly and losing key employees, who often take clients with them, Beisner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Now the very thought of losing her made a great wave of loneliness well within him.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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