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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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Example Sentences

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Consumers worried about losing their jobs will borrow and spend less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“In rural counties with lower populations, losing even one provider can exponentially impact the access to services to families,” Turnipseed said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He dropped out early and John McCain won the GOP presidential nomination, before losing to Barack Obama that November.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The reason: If you have to take income from your retirement fund before your RMDs hit, you’re losing possibly decades of potential returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Jonathan could tell she was on the verge of losing all control.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret