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 lose
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future tenseof lose.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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One of Poundland's suppliers has said it will lose millions if the firm collapses.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Because of the resistance, the bullet will slow down. It's the same thing with these high-energy particles. When they go through the QGP, they will lose energy."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Concern has risen in Europe that its traditional industrial champions will lose out as software and artificial intelligence become increasingly important parts of a product's design and usefulness.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
While environmentalists celebrate the historic move, commercial fishers warn they will lose access to key waters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
"This is the third horse we have lost—" "We will lose more than horses if we're overtaken by the Lannisters," she reminded them.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
