Examples of 'lose' in a sentence

Meaning of "lose"

lose (verb) - to be deprived of or cease to have something, typically due to misplacing, failure, or defeat in a competition or game
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  • To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
  • To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
  • To shed (weight).
  • To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).

How to use "lose" in a sentence

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I am gonna lose our deposit on the stretchers.
You do not need to lose any weight.
We will lose most of our business district.
I am afraid we are gonna lose all three of them.
Lose the horny couple center stage.
You are allowed to lose a little bit of control.
Lose not so noble a friend on vain suppose.
I do not want to lose another good soldier.
Make sure you do not lose him.
You could lose your medical licence.
I just do not want him to lose interest.
We are going to lose everything we fought for if you do not.
We can not afford to lose this buyer.
I shall not lose a minute of sleep worrying.
Let us talk before we lose him too.

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We will lose our shot at this crew.
Like you can not lose a moment.
You could lose your footing or balance.
He might have been afraid he was going to lose his position.
Then we would lose the formula forever.
Ensure that you do not lose them.
We can not lose that connection now.
First thing you do is lose the body.
When you lose your heart to someone.
I know what it is like to lose a loved one.
You lose control around that girl.
You will make me lose my good temper.
We would lose advantage of being thought as common slaves.
We are going to suddenly lose sight of them like this.
Quit if you can not bear to lose.
I would hate to lose him to the system.
Because you know what you lose.
They can not lose this place.
Because you know you will lose.
But at least you lose with no excuses.
Then you still got soul to lose.
You can not lose your way.
Arnot picked you so you could lose.
I will not lose her from sight.
I know how much it hurts to lose a father.
But we lose the little we have got.
I do not ever want to lose you again.
Sue had to lose a lot of weight to get it on.
You really are starting to lose it down here.
I will lose any war you like.
Just saying if someone was to lose their temper.
We must never lose sight of that objective.
So there is nothing left to lose for me now.
I would rather lose my sight than my courage.
Your client has more to lose than us.

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