1
: resulting in or likely to result in defeat
a losing battle
a losing poker hand
2
: marked by many losses or more losses than wins
a losing streak
a losing record
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On the losing end of Wall Street, Deere fell 4% despite reporting stronger profit for its latest quarter than expected.
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Stan Choe, Fortune, 16 May 2024
While the flag was up, the court was still contending with whether to hear a 2020 election case, with Justice Alito on the losing end of that decision.
—Jodi Kantor, New York Times, 16 May 2024
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Stan Choe, Fortune, 16 May 2024
While the flag was up, the court was still contending with whether to hear a 2020 election case, with Justice Alito on the losing end of that decision.
—Jodi Kantor, New York Times, 16 May 2024
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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