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.
will be losing
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future progressiveof lose.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“The LA28 group is putting in a lot of investment. That should account for the fact the Rose Bowl will be losing revenue during the closure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
According to the New York Times, many people will be losing the caregivers who have been with them for years, and there is no one to replace them.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
That is a net of one short call, so for the next 35 points to the upside — up to $335 — the position will be losing $100 per point.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
“We cannot compete at the same price as the Chinese in the market where we operate. Otherwise, we will be losing money.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
In the next year or two, however, I will be losing my claim to this familiar protestation.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
