loss
noun
detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get.
losses
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pluralof loss.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company said as part of a series of alerts online that all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended while its teams conduct security checks and that the firm will "cover all losses".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
FFO adds depreciation and amortization back to earnings, while excluding gains or losses on the sale of property.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Many businesses are suffering financial losses though they remain open.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
After two straight losses, Matthew Stafford and the Rams showcase their potential and overcome adversity in a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Bobby, dog tag entwined, managed to compile an even score, with two wins, two losses, and six draws, fretting afterward that “I didn’t do too well.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
