verb as in strong fondness

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lose, underperform

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Example Sentences

Example:By not outknitting the other contestants, the weaver was forced to lose the competition.

Definition:To fail to win or overcome someone in a competition or contest.

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Example:The knitting team underperformed during the exhibition, failing to outknit the Japanese team.

Definition:To fail to meet the expected level of performance or result.

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