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The phrase "and lost one" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to losing a single item, person, or opportunity, often in a narrative or descriptive manner.
Example: "He had three chances to win the game, but he made a mistake and lost one."
Alternatives: "and lost a chance" or "and lost a member".
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Florida State held a scrimmage against Bowden's best instincts, and lost one of its best linemen on the first play.
This year the Irish have fumbled five times and lost one for the first time on Saturday against Air Force.
They won one and lost one.
The Stars won one and lost one yesterday.
"Bush has won three and lost one," he said.
In that time Sri Lanka have won three and lost one – to Pakistan in Sharjah.
"He crashed into me and I spun and lost one minute in the pebbles".
He's won a grand final with Newcastle, and lost one with the Wanderers.
Israeli troops killed two militants, and lost one of their own as well.
Rebels killed 10 government troops, wounded three and lost one of their own, he said.
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Medical experts have testified that Ms. Whipple died from a crushed larynx and lost one-third of her blood in the attack.
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