lose
verb (used with object)
to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery.
had lost
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past perfectof lose.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Bitcoin had lost nearly half its value over the previous year.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
Suddenly, the sound of the engine’s motor winds down and a horn blares, possibly warning the pilot that the main rotor speed had dropped too low or the helicopter had lost hydraulics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, had lost contact with its shipping company early on Sunday after departing from Surabaya in East Java.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
He said that Sarah had lost time in her cancer treatment due to the delay between surgery and histology.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Razi felt a stab of anger before he realized what Zheng had lost too.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
