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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He was named an All-Star and an All-NBA Third Team selection while leading the Kings to their first playoff appearance in 2023, ending the longest payoff drought in NBA history after 16 consecutive losing seasons.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
His time in Gainesville began with the program’s first consecutive losing seasons since 1979.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Firing Vrabel, even after consecutive losing seasons, was a mistake.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
His time in Gainesville began with the program’s first consecutive losing seasons since 1979.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Firing Vrabel, even after consecutive losing seasons, was a mistake.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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