losing (to)

verb

Definition of losing (to)next
present participle of lose (to)
as in going down

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  1. going down
  2. giving up
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  • Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after going down following a pass rush play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The two had a conversation several weeks ago, Mozeliak said, and there was mutual agreement not to contemplate going down that road.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of going down
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  • Bibee struck out a season-high 10 over 5 2/3 innings, giving up four runs, three earned.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But Yan escaped without giving up a run with his second strikeout and an inning-ending grounder.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of giving up
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