Example Sentences

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They have lost a brother or sister along with the people their grieving parents used to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Wall Street Journal conducted an analysis last year and found that families have lost at least $190 million in 16 bankruptcies at continuing-care retirement communities, wiping out the savings of more than 1,000 families.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

They have lost only one series at home since 2014 and Stokes' win percentage is the best of any captain in the past 45 years.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Many biotech firms have lost their Wall Street followings.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

And I rush off, not looking back, sad to have lost Papá’s gift but grateful I still have the necklace.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar