lose out
verb
lost out; losing out; loses out
: to fail to win in competition : fail to receive an expected reward or gain
Examples of lose out in a Sentence
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Supporters frequently argue the state is losing out on large sums of Kansas tax dollars spent in other states.
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Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
In March, a contestant lost out on two chances at claiming a $1 million bonus.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In 2010, preservationists lost out on a battle to preserve the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club’s home and the building was demolished.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
By not offering items that appeal to omnivores, restaurants in theory lose out on business; an increase in restaurants offering vegan options, in addition to all-vegan restaurants opening each year, also can make success as an all-vegan restaurant more challenging.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Fed up with losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue each year, New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Bening was also a best actress Oscar contender this year for Nyad but lost out to Poor Things star Emma Stone.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
With the license terminated, Cummings will likely lose out on seeing those royalty payments.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, studio suits went with the bombshell Raquel Welch, and losing out on the role would remain one of Darling’s great heartbreaks.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
In March, a contestant lost out on two chances at claiming a $1 million bonus.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In 2010, preservationists lost out on a battle to preserve the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club’s home and the building was demolished.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
By not offering items that appeal to omnivores, restaurants in theory lose out on business; an increase in restaurants offering vegan options, in addition to all-vegan restaurants opening each year, also can make success as an all-vegan restaurant more challenging.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Fed up with losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue each year, New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Bening was also a best actress Oscar contender this year for Nyad but lost out to Poor Things star Emma Stone.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
With the license terminated, Cummings will likely lose out on seeing those royalty payments.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, studio suits went with the bombshell Raquel Welch, and losing out on the role would remain one of Darling’s great heartbreaks.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Lose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20out. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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