loser

Example Sentences

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“My first book,” in 1971, “was on ‘The Schlemiel as Modern Hero,’ or the comedy of the loser as winner,” Ms. Wisse says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Jeff Probst accidentally revealed the loser of a finale challenge ahead of the scene airing during the ‘Survivor 50’ live finale.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

We were tickled, then, to see another iteration of our favorite story appear in Politico amid Becerra’s rise: an anonymity-heavy piece quoting the politician’s former administration colleagues calling him a loser.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

To the loser of the 6 a.m. sun-lounger race, goes the lawsuit spoils.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Luke: a bit of a loser teen; for specifics, see above.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx