losing

Example Sentences

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For a film to be funny without losing its edge — or worse, feeling intentionally edgy — a punchline has to be both smart and unexpected.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Before the eventual victory came a long stretch of losing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The latest revision “reinforces the picture of an economy that was already losing steam as the fourth quarter drew to a close,” said Michael Hewson, senior market analyst at iForex.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"Slot is not going to get sacked for losing 2-0 at PSG," said Warnock.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But he kept on trying, and I respected him for not giving up, even though it looked like a losing battle to me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan