How to Use for a loss in a Sentence

for a loss

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  • Discounting those three games, where is the biggest chance for a loss?
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Williams was the star of the group with four tackles, including two for a loss, and a sack.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ashton Jeanty was tackled for a loss 45 times, the most in the league.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Moore led all players with 13 tackles, including one for a loss.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Someone pried open the rear cover to a truck and stole a set of golf clubs for a loss of about $3,000.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Dee Winters recorded three tackles, including one for a loss on an outsize zone run.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Then, Willis was flushed to his left and, instead of throwing the ball away on second-and-goal, ran out of bounds for a loss of 4 yards.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As a junior, Carter posted 86 tackles and 32 tackles for a loss.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Harris totaled 58 tackles (9 for a loss) last year in his fourth season as a contributor.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Jadeveon Clowney stuffed Williams for a loss of 3 on first down and the Cowboys couldn’t move the ball after that to bring up fourth down.
    — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Jadeveon Clowney stuffed Williams for a loss of 3 on first down and the Cowboys couldn't move the ball after that to bring up fourth down.
    — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Junior defensive tackle Jide Abasiri bolted across the field to finish the game with a team-high four tackles and two tackles for a loss.
    — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Edman led the team with four, but Hernández’ second knock was the most important one, snapping the skid and taking Tarik Skubal off the hook for a loss.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Rookie Malik Muhammad, in his NFL debut, got flagged for holding but also had a strong tackle in the open field for a loss.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Uluave totaled 237 tackles, including 21½ for a loss, to go with six sacks and three interceptions in three seasons at Cal.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Wildcats defense came up big on Colorado’s fourth drive when Brus recorded a tackle for a loss on fourth-and-2 at the NU 27.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Van Ness beat Anthony Belton for a sack and stuffed running back MarShawn Lloyd for a loss.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Huge sack of Lake Mary quarterback Max Chapman by DeLand’s Jordan Banks for a loss of 14 yards.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Highland senior defensive end Jace Harris sliced into the backfield to make a tackle for a loss during the first series against visiting Whiting on Friday.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Razorbacks went for it on fourth-and-goal from the 1 on the next drive and Braylen Russell was stuffed for a loss of 2 yards by Dalton Brooks and Landon Rink.
    — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But after a humiliating, season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia — Donald did not make the trip — expectations were thrown for a loss.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Overnight visitors from Colombia, Brazil and Canada decreased, for a loss of roughly 75,000 visitors compared to 2024.
    — Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
  • Dugger had 125 tackles — 13 for a loss — four sacks and an interception for the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2025, earning all-conference honors.
    — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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