- present tense form of lose (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The Starlink division generates 70% of all revenues and far more than 100% of all net income, given that the rest of the company loses money.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
OpenAI loses $1.22 for every $1 of revenue, highlighting investor concerns about profitability for these AI ventures.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
"The workers on strike lose a day's salary, TfL loses revenues, businesses are losing their customers, people have hospital appointments they can't get to. This is a massive inconvenience," Sir Sadiq said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
My eyes watch the game on TV, but I can’t tell you if the guy from Topeka loses, wins, or dies.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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