Example Sentences

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He was loosing weight and had also gone off meat.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2012

Dodd has failed to gain Republican backing for his plan thus far, and Bowman said he was loosing momentum.

From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2010

As he was loosing the horses from the traces, Ser Justin trotted up and undid the fetters around Asha’s ankles.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

While he was loosing her chains he continued, "I love you and I will do anything to win your love."

From The Idol of Paris by Bernhardt, Sarah

This hello reached the stable, where Fayette was loosing Balaam, and roused that intelligent beast to speak his opinion concerning these disturbances of his rest.

From Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)