losings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Before helping you squeeze that win out of your lottery losings, I should note that I’m no fan of lotteries.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
When the House voting was over Chairman Hawley cast up his winnings and his losings.
From Time Magazine Archive
On tariff rates Chairman Hawley's losings were as follows: Cement.
From Time Magazine Archive
By last year the losings to the new syndicates were so high that the casino director was fired.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sometimes Jerry Grindstaff muddled ponderously through a game, but most players considered him too morose to begin with, and they grew gloomier as he grew gloomier as his losings inevitably multiplied.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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