lose out
verb
lost out; losing out; loses out
: to fail to win in competition : fail to receive an expected reward or gain
Examples of lose out in a Sentence
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Much of the doc has the feel of a thriller, but the mechanics of mystery lose out to the poetry of Cole’s images.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
There is speculation that TNT Sports will lose out to NBC — a momentous shift.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
In recent years, marked by rising inflation, Red Lobster has been losing out on both ends: to fresher, nicer, more local restaurants; and to the rising tide of cheaper, quicker spots, like Shake Shack or Surfside Taco.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 20 May 2024
In such cases, a worker both loses out on pay and lacks a means for appealing the judgment, Kauffman said, while the company keeps the data the worker produced.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is already outselling most of the electric pickup truck market, losing out only to the Ford F-150 Lightning.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 May 2024
Supporters frequently argue the state is losing out on large sums of Kansas tax dollars spent in other states.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
In March, a contestant lost out on two chances at claiming a $1 million bonus.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In 2010, preservationists lost out on a battle to preserve the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club’s home and the building was demolished.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
There is speculation that TNT Sports will lose out to NBC — a momentous shift.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
In recent years, marked by rising inflation, Red Lobster has been losing out on both ends: to fresher, nicer, more local restaurants; and to the rising tide of cheaper, quicker spots, like Shake Shack or Surfside Taco.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 20 May 2024
In such cases, a worker both loses out on pay and lacks a means for appealing the judgment, Kauffman said, while the company keeps the data the worker produced.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is already outselling most of the electric pickup truck market, losing out only to the Ford F-150 Lightning.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 May 2024
Supporters frequently argue the state is losing out on large sums of Kansas tax dollars spent in other states.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
In March, a contestant lost out on two chances at claiming a $1 million bonus.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In 2010, preservationists lost out on a battle to preserve the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club’s home and the building was demolished.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
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“Lose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20out. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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