losing side

Frequency: 8.518.3 per million words

the group or team that is defeated in a contest or argument

losingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • No one wants to be on the losing side in a crucial match.
  • Despite their best efforts, they found themselves on the losing side of the argument.
  • The politician refused to accept that his party was on the losing side of public opinion.
  • Being on the losing side can be tough, but it's important to learn from defeat.
  • After the debate, it was clear which team was on the losing side.
  • She bravely congratulated her opponents, even though she was on the losing side.
  • Historically, innovations often come from those on the losing side who seek change.
  • The company ended up on the losing side of the fierce market competition.
  • He never minds being on the losing side if the competition was fair.
  • The referee's controversial decision put our team on the losing side.