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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In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off a losing quarter.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
But that was the peak of positivity for the USMNT during their games against the two European powerhouses, getting blown out in the end 5-2 by Belgium before continuing the losing ways against Portugal on Tuesday night.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Berube inherits a program that reached the NCAA Tournament twice under McKeown — and certainly would’ve added a third appearance if the 2020 tournament hadn’t been canceled — but has struggled through four consecutive losing seasons.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
No one is going to crown them with anything for winning two games in the first series of the year, but Trout’s start has nonetheless provided some hope that maybe this year will be the end of their streak of 10 consecutive losing seasons.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
But that was the peak of positivity for the USMNT during their games against the two European powerhouses, getting blown out in the end 5-2 by Belgium before continuing the losing ways against Portugal on Tuesday night.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Berube inherits a program that reached the NCAA Tournament twice under McKeown — and certainly would’ve added a third appearance if the 2020 tournament hadn’t been canceled — but has struggled through four consecutive losing seasons.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
No one is going to crown them with anything for winning two games in the first series of the year, but Trout’s start has nonetheless provided some hope that maybe this year will be the end of their streak of 10 consecutive losing seasons.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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