lose against

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

Used to name the opponent in a competition.

loselose + PREPOSITION

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against

Examples (10)

  • The team was disappointed to lose against their main rivals in the final match.
  • Historically, our chess club tends to lose against theirs due to their superior tactics.
  • It's crucial for the candidate not to lose against the incumbent if they want a chance at election.
  • She felt the pressure building as she started to lose against her more experienced opponent.
  • Nobody likes to lose against a team they believe they should have beaten.
  • If we lose against them again, we might drop out of the top division.
  • Despite a strong start, they ultimately lost against their fiercest competitors.
  • We prepared extensively, hoping not to lose against the defending champions.
  • In a game of chance, you always risk to lose against the odds.
  • We lost against Albyn College.