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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For some small private colleges, in particular, continued tuition discounting may prove to be a losing survival strategy in a market already under serious strain.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Even with the Angels having the worst record in baseball, and having suffered 10 straight losing seasons, the broadcast teams approach the games professionally and always with a positive attitude.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The result, the Falcons hope, will be to snap a streak of eight consecutive losing seasons.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Continue reading … PURGE WARNING — Lindsey Graham warns Republicans, Democrats trying to 'destroy' Trump is a losing game after Cassidy defeat.
—FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Even with the Angels having the worst record in baseball, and having suffered 10 straight losing seasons, the broadcast teams approach the games professionally and always with a positive attitude.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The result, the Falcons hope, will be to snap a streak of eight consecutive losing seasons.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Continue reading … PURGE WARNING — Lindsey Graham warns Republicans, Democrats trying to 'destroy' Trump is a losing game after Cassidy defeat.
—FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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