lose
verb (used with object)
to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery.
was losing
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past progressiveof lose.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Jingye is seeking compensation, having previously said the business was losing £700,000 a day.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Three years ago, Micron Technology was losing money.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 28, 2026
The company said it was trying to calm a tense situation, but many in Hollywood said Disney was losing its backbone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
As Jacob was losing his mind, Susman put her head down and started asking questions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
And what would this God be like, this God of Ben Meecham, this God that Ben was losing fast and barely believed in?
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
