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.
have been losing
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present perfect progressiveof lose.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While both Weil and Cravath have been losing ground to larger rivals such as Kirkland & Ellis, they are taking decidedly different strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Although his outlets have generated more than $6 million in monthly revenue, they have been losing more than $600,000 per month this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Price gains have been losing steam, according to a closely watched index.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Across the country, government agents have been losing government documents, personal effects, medical devices, and other belongings after confiscating them, effectively turning released immigrants into legal non-persons.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
I have been losing confidence in myself, and she has made me see it, I have her to thank for many things.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
