(computer hardware, Internet) Using a Molex-to-SATA adapter to power a storage device may lead to loss of data, as a poorly designed and unreliable connector may cause damage by failing in an unsafe manner.

(UK) There are both gains and losses in life; you win some, you lose some.

Rough play results in injury.

Synonym of you never miss the water till the well runs dry

Alternative form of what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts

One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.

(US, sports) The most losing; who has lost most games, votes, etc.

In a manner that loses or will lose. / (rare or obsolete) In a manner that causes loss.