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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Think about it: When Henry Ford rolled out the car manufacturing assembly line in the early 20th century, sure, carriage makers and stable hands lost out.
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Sentimentality lost out to the odds of even slightly better regular-season success.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
This has raised concerns among some CPS parents and advocates, who say schools lose out on that funding.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
He was nominated for a BAFTA award but lost out in the best actor race to his co-star, Englishman Ben Peck.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Sentimentality lost out to the odds of even slightly better regular-season success.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
This has raised concerns among some CPS parents and advocates, who say schools lose out on that funding.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
He was nominated for a BAFTA award but lost out in the best actor race to his co-star, Englishman Ben Peck.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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“Lose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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