lost ground

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Considered the “Giant of CONCACAF,” Mexico has remained dominant in its region since 2010, with five Gold Cups, although it has lost ground to the United States in the Nations League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

China’s zero-tariff initiative might allow Beijing to regain some lost ground in Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

After the results and the webinar, Strategy lost ground and the stock drifted 0.3% lower in premarket trade.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Though Erling Haaland instantly pulled a goal back and Belgium winger Doku earned a point with a stunning late leveller, City ultimately lost ground on leaders Arsenal this weekend.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

All that he was concerned about was the possibility that he might not have time sufficient to do it in, regain his lost ground in.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner