Despite his best efforts, the manager found himself on a losing wicket during the budget negotiations.

After several losing streaks, the team's confidence dipped, but a decisive win eventually turned the tide.

By the third canceled flight and the lost luggage, I found myself losing the plot at the airport.

After the cue ball glanced off the red and disappeared into the corner pocket, the referee declared it a losing hazard and awarded three points.

Despite her calm appearance, she was quietly losing control of the situation.

After their seventh loss in a row, the captain tried to keep morale up despite the losing streak.

After moving abroad for work, I'm slowly losing touch with many of my childhood friends.

Sometimes, losing oneself in a good book is the best way to unwind after a stressful day.

By focusing on minor metrics, the team was losing sight of the project's true goals.

Despite the setbacks, she kept working, not losing heart even when progress was slow.