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  • present participle of lose.
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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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How the winning and losing candidates—and those candidates’ supporters—treat each other over the next few months will help determine whether those divides heal in time for November.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

But it’s causing a stir in Hollywood because we’re losing some mainstays of the show, and that’s writing for a variety series, but also taking a big hit is the limited series or movie categories.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The fear of losing a home can also discourage people from applying for Medicaid, causing them to delay or go without necessary care services.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

OpenAI has sought to engineer a comeback after losing its lead atop the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Pop tended the fires and Mama and us swung our brooms, but it was a losing battle.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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