- present participle of lose.
losing
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of losing
First recorded before 950; Middle English, Old English; see lose, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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It rolled out Karma drones in an effort to expand beyond cameras — but announced a recall shortly after, when some users said the devices were losing power while in use.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Commercial trucking schools that are losing accreditation under a new crackdown by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against facilities that certify drivers who aren’t proficient in English.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"If I had the ability to lower my prices to retain that, I could do a percentage of my business at that lower rate without losing the margin."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
After taking the lead when Norris made an error on the first lap, there was some bad luck involved in Piastri losing the lead to Norris, when he was delayed lapping Carlos Sainz's Williams.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But just as he began losing hope, the door made of sticks and vines flew open and a very large copper-haired guinea pig with glasses and a cane stomped out.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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