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losing

/ˈluzɪŋ/ adjective A2
  1. That loses or has lost. · Being on the losing team is disappointing.
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Before the entrance of the magistrates, and indeed frequently afterwards, a court of justice, on days when some especial trial is to take place, resembles a drawing-room where many persons recognize each other and converse if they can do so without losing their seats; or, if they are separated by too great a number of lawyers, communicate by signs.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1046 · C1
And she also felt sorry at losing Oz, and so did her companions.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 119 · B2
“As to taking command of the vessel,” replied Morrel, “that was his duty as captain’s mate; as to losing a day and a half off the Island of Elba, he was wrong, unless the vessel needed repairs.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 5 · C1
Rance resumed his seat, without however losing his mystified expression.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 43 · B2

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