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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Finally, 1965 brought the Cowboys’ first non-losing season at 7-7.
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Rookie coach Ben Johnson took over a team that had four consecutive losing seasons, and the Bears have a chance to win their first playoff game in 15 years.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The market is coming off a losing week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
North Crowley had 14 consecutive losing seasons from 2006 to 2019, going 36-105 in that span, before posting a record of 67-12 over the last six years and winning its first state title since 2003.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Rookie coach Ben Johnson took over a team that had four consecutive losing seasons, and the Bears have a chance to win their first playoff game in 15 years.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The market is coming off a losing week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
North Crowley had 14 consecutive losing seasons from 2006 to 2019, going 36-105 in that span, before posting a record of 67-12 over the last six years and winning its first state title since 2003.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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