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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Rivers, 64, hadn’t had a losing full season since 2006-2007, a span that included an NBA title with Boston in 2007-2008, seven seasons with the Clippers and three with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the 20 years before Cuban’s arrival, Dallas had only won 40% of its games, carried a losing playoff record, and had thousands of empty seats at games.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In 1954, following eight straight losing seasons, the Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Orioles.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off a losing quarter.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the 20 years before Cuban’s arrival, Dallas had only won 40% of its games, carried a losing playoff record, and had thousands of empty seats at games.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In 1954, following eight straight losing seasons, the Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Orioles.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off a losing quarter.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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