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loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /


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Its themes of loss, love—both personal and patriotic—and faith resonate deeply, especially for us as Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Federal Reserve ran an operating loss of $18.7 billion last year, its third straight year of losses.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Department continues to mourn the loss of our three Arson Explosive Detail Detectives and remains committed to supporting their colleagues and families.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the 2025 annual report released late Tuesday, the company said it booked a $131.6 million loss on its digital assets, compared with no loss in the previous year.

From MarketWatch

Suriname could have joined that group back in November, but suffered a heartbreaking loss to Guatemala.

From The Wall Street Journal