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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While stopping Trump from attending is likely a losing battle, at least there’s Jimmy Kimmel’s version of a Trump-less WHCD to watch in the meantime.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Vrabel, the 2025 NFL coach of the year, led New England to an improbable Super Bowl run in his first year at the helm, taking over the franchise after three straight losing seasons and consecutive 4-13 campaigns.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivers, 64, hadn’t had a losing full season since 2006-2007, a span that included an NBA title with Boston in 2007-2008, seven seasons with the Clippers and three with the Philadelphia 76ers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the 20 years before Cuban’s arrival, Dallas had only won 40% of its games, carried a losing playoff record, and had thousands of empty seats at games.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Vrabel, the 2025 NFL coach of the year, led New England to an improbable Super Bowl run in his first year at the helm, taking over the franchise after three straight losing seasons and consecutive 4-13 campaigns.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivers, 64, hadn’t had a losing full season since 2006-2007, a span that included an NBA title with Boston in 2007-2008, seven seasons with the Clippers and three with the Philadelphia 76ers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the 20 years before Cuban’s arrival, Dallas had only won 40% of its games, carried a losing playoff record, and had thousands of empty seats at games.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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