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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There’s no obligation to tell any coach immediately after the season whether he’s being retained - especially a coach coming off two consecutive losing seasons.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
But Cleveland cannot seem to break out of its losing ways.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The franchise's run of non-losing seasons now stands at 22, dating to 2003, when Pittsburgh finished 6-10.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
WrestleFeatures noted that Tonga Loa has lost 92% of his WWE matches in 2025, marking the highest losing percentage of anyone on the main roster.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
But Cleveland cannot seem to break out of its losing ways.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The franchise's run of non-losing seasons now stands at 22, dating to 2003, when Pittsburgh finished 6-10.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
WrestleFeatures noted that Tonga Loa has lost 92% of his WWE matches in 2025, marking the highest losing percentage of anyone on the main roster.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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