lose out
verb
lost out; losing out; loses out
: to fail to win in competition : fail to receive an expected reward or gain
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The modal and Spandex blend make the long-sleeve top and matching pants cool enough to wear year-round without losing out on any coziness.
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Melissa Epifano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Moore has overseen the BBC’s television output since 2016, adding audio and sport to her portfolio in 2020, when she was elevated to Chief Content Officer and joined the BBC Board after losing out to Tim Davie in the race to become Director General.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
And the Red Sox, who are looking to climb back into contention in the American League East, could use a front-line starter after losing out in the race to sign Max Fried.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
A day after losing out in the Soto sweepstakes, Dodgers officials didn’t seem overly disappointed.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Epifano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Moore has overseen the BBC’s television output since 2016, adding audio and sport to her portfolio in 2020, when she was elevated to Chief Content Officer and joined the BBC Board after losing out to Tim Davie in the race to become Director General.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
And the Red Sox, who are looking to climb back into contention in the American League East, could use a front-line starter after losing out in the race to sign Max Fried.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
A day after losing out in the Soto sweepstakes, Dodgers officials didn’t seem overly disappointed.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Lose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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