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Grammar : Noun
Spell : laws, los
Phonetic Transcription : lɔs, lɒs



Definition of losses

Origin :
  • Old English los "loss, destruction," from Proto-Germanic *lausa- (see lose). The modern word, however, probably evolved 14c. with a weaker sense, from lost, the original past participle of lose. Phrase at a loss (1590s) originally refers to hounds losing the scent. To cut (one's) losses is from 1885, originally in finance.
  • noun misfortune, deficit; something misplaced or lost
Example sentences :
  • These losses are doubtless irreparable so far as the stocks in question are concerned.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The losses in New York City alone were said to be fifty millions.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • If he could have a bet on The Dutchman he would surely recoup his losses.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • It is to these circumstances that most of the losses were due.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The losses sustained by the Brigade were indisputably most severe.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Its losses had not yet been heavy, as most of the cannon fire was passing over their heads.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • These losses are much to be deplored, sir, but we must look 'em in the face.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • They share and share alike with me all joys and troubles, gains and losses.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • And they do say that he looked like Death, owing to his losses.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • He is a fatalist, taking his profits and losses as if they were gifts or blows of Fortune.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer

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