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loses
  • present tense form of lose (3rd person singular).

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OpenAI loses $1.22 for every $1 of revenue, highlighting investor concerns about profitability for these AI ventures.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In eras of high inflation, cash loses its value, so consumers who can afford it tend have an incentive to spend rather than save.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on June 9, he believes he already knows one reason why.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

South Korea’s once-hot Kospi index is headed for another day of sharp declines as the AI trade loses steam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Wilson loses his way and begins to wander.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen