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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That January of 2023 could prove instructive — Arsenal lost out on their primary target, Mykhailo Mudryk, so pivoted to sign Trossard.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The Raiders lost out on former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears when they were initially seen as heavy favorites.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Jags lost out on Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who agreed to become Chicago’s head coach Monday, and appear to be out on Detroit defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
—Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Roki Sasaki Agrees To Sign With The Dodgers Ending Free Agency Suspense
By Dakota Randall
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The Red Sox lost out on Tanner Scott, watching the star lefty reliever join the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The Raiders lost out on former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears when they were initially seen as heavy favorites.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Jags lost out on Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who agreed to become Chicago’s head coach Monday, and appear to be out on Detroit defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
—Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Roki Sasaki Agrees To Sign With The Dodgers Ending Free Agency Suspense
By Dakota Randall
Contributing Sports Writer
0
The Red Sox lost out on Tanner Scott, watching the star lefty reliever join the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Lose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20out. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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