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lose ground Opposite of: gain groundgain ground - if a political party or a belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted. Recent polls suggest that the government is fast losing ground to the opposition. (often + to) lose ground 1. to become less valuable. Stocks lost ground today despite good economic news. 2. to become less successful. The school allows young people to continue their education and not lose ground while in jail. |
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HOWEVER, my attention was suddenly snatched from such matters; our child began to lose ground again, and we had to go to sitting up with her, her case became so serious. |
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