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The phrase "a losing position" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is at a disadvantage or likely to fail.
Example: "After reviewing the team's performance, it was clear that we were in a losing position against our competitors."
Alternatives: "a disadvantageous situation" or "an unfavorable stance."
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When he looks again, he has a losing position.
We don't like to admit we're wrong by taking a cash loss on a losing position.
That was the only time all season they had recovered from a losing position to win.
He came close in the fourth and last game, until an oversight by Kramnik allowed Grischuk to escape from a losing position.
And 30... Kh8 would also have resulted in a losing position after 31 Bf4 Bg4 31 Qh4 Qf6 31 Bg5 Qg5 31 Qg5.
Ohio is not a great problem for Mr. Romney to have — but it is a better one than being in a losing position all over the map.
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Instead, 22... Ne4, jettisoning two pawns in order to castle, led to a lost position.
Though Mr. Topalov managed to squirm and prolong the game, he had to give up his queen and ended up in a lost position.
and Black overstepped the time limit in a lost position.
"Black follows through logically with his plan, but gets a lost position.
18... Now Now this leap is not as strong and actually leads to a lost position.
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