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
Her losings will not be particularly detrimental to herself.
From Time Magazine Archive
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But Vegas is a place where gamblers brag about their winnings, and their losings.
From Time Magazine Archive
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At the end of a session, his legislative winnings and losings are measured in terms of his message.
From Time Magazine Archive
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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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