How to Use for a loss in a Sentence
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Discounting those three games, where is the biggest chance for a loss?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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Williams was the star of the group with four tackles, including two for a loss, and a sack.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
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Ashton Jeanty was tackled for a loss 45 times, the most in the league.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
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Someone pried open the rear cover to a truck and stole a set of golf clubs for a loss of about $3,000.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
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Dee Winters recorded three tackles, including one for a loss on an outsize zone run.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
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As a junior, Carter posted 86 tackles and 32 tackles for a loss.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
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Harris totaled 58 tackles (9 for a loss) last year in his fourth season as a contributor.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
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Junior defensive tackle Jide Abasiri bolted across the field to finish the game with a team-high four tackles and two tackles for a loss.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026
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Edman led the team with four, but Hernández’ second knock was the most important one, snapping the skid and taking Tarik Skubal off the hook for a loss.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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Rookie Malik Muhammad, in his NFL debut, got flagged for holding but also had a strong tackle in the open field for a loss.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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Uluave totaled 237 tackles, including 21½ for a loss, to go with six sacks and three interceptions in three seasons at Cal.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
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The Wildcats defense came up big on Colorado’s fourth drive when Brus recorded a tackle for a loss on fourth-and-2 at the NU 27.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
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On Tuesday, Van Ness beat Anthony Belton for a sack and stuffed running back MarShawn Lloyd for a loss.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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Huge sack of Lake Mary quarterback Max Chapman by DeLand’s Jordan Banks for a loss of 14 yards.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
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Highland senior defensive end Jace Harris sliced into the backfield to make a tackle for a loss during the first series against visiting Whiting on Friday.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
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But after a humiliating, season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia — Donald did not make the trip — expectations were thrown for a loss.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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Overnight visitors from Colombia, Brazil and Canada decreased, for a loss of roughly 75,000 visitors compared to 2024.
—Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
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Dugger had 125 tackles — 13 for a loss — four sacks and an interception for the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2025, earning all-conference honors.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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