lose-lose

Example Sentences

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"With the two countries fighting this tariff war, it's a lose-lose situation for everyone, it's not a win-win scenario," Guo told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“Just like can’t wait to do it because it’s like a win-win for him, you know? He gets to sue me or something. I don’t know, but it’s a lose-lose for me.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

And to end the rivalry over a few calendar dates is a lose-lose.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Whether Isak stays or goes could be seen as win-win or lose-lose for Sesko.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

It was a lose-lose situation any way you looked at it.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith