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.
has lost
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present perfectof lose (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The semaglutide patent has lost exclusivity in Canada, India, Brazil and Turkey so far this year, while in Europe and the U.S. the exclusivity period runs into the early 2030s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Anyone who has lost someone knows how feelings can run high, people can hear different things about the same conversations - and families can fall out, or come together, in the wake of a death.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
King/Drew has lost to San Pedro and Culver City this season and has wins over Cathedral and Gardena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
She "is facing mobility issues and has lost a significant portion of her ability to walk", it said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
I see that the future of the human race is a battleground that Stephen has won a point and my father has lost one.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
