for a loss

phrase

: into a state of distress
events had thrown him for a loss

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There charged Felix Anudike-Uzomah, who had already shoved his way into the opposing backfield, twisting an offensive lineman completely around before tackling Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty for a loss. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 For the game, Chiles completed 18 of 27 passes for 226 yards, rushed for 60 yards and was sacked five times for a loss of 35 yards. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 But Jesse Minter took Tyler Huntley into Atlanta and came away with an overtime win, even after the Ravens looked headed for a loss late in the fourth quarter. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Freshman Luke Wafle delivered five tackles and one massively important sack of Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht for a loss of 10 yards with six minutes left in regulation. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for a loss

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for a loss was in 1921

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“For a loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20loss. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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