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Meanings of losing in English

Russian
исчезновение
Portuguese
desaparecimento
Spanish
desaparición
Catalan
desaparició

Action of disappearing or vanishing.

исчезновение
Usage of losing in English
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This will result in thousands of South African workers losing their jobs.
The South African
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The government lost its majority late last year after losing a by-election.
Radio NZ
3
Ineos has said the complex was losing 10 million pounds per month.
Reuters
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Opposition parties have also taken issue with how Gauteng is losing jobs.
The South African
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However, the risk of the Netherlands losing its triple-A status have increased.
Reuters
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The limited supply means growers are losing production and money, he said.
Radio NZ
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But this idea that losing a vote will bring down the government!
The Guardian
8
The government said the owner would be compensated for losing the house.
The Guardian
9
One was seriously injured and in danger of losing her left hand.
The Irish Times
10
Metabolic resistance simply means that your body is resistant to losing weight.
The new atkins for a new you: the ultimate diet for shedding wei...
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The losing sectors were led by iron and steel and sea transport.
Reuters
12
Sporadic reports of the U.S. economy losing momentum aren't helping much either.
Reuters
13
Both companies have been losing money, subsidizing rides to boost market share.
Reuters
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It also has seen little new business since losing top-notch credit ratings.
Reuters
15
The Ducks used a physical approach to end a seven-game losing streak.
Reuters
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Men and women with health problems or disabilities are also losing out.
The Guardian
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Translations for losing
Portuguese
desaparecimento
Losing through the time
Losing across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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