Northern forces were losing a major battle there.

VOA: special.2009.07.26

It was a losing battle.

这已注定是一场败仗

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One side wins the argument and the battle, and sometimes the ill will is so great that the losing side feels either that it has to flee for its safety, or it chooses to flee rather than to live under their opponents.

若是其中一方获胜,有时候失势的一方面临威胁,会离开这个地方以求自保,或者是逃离他们的敌对派系的压迫

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Duvall recently waged a successful battle against prostate cancer, but faced the prospect of losing his health insurance when he lost his job.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

Separately,there were signs Friday Japan is losing its battle against domestic deflation.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

The president will attempt to regain the initiative in the battle for health care reform after losing ground last month in public opinion polls and in some angry town hall forums where his plan was heavily criticized.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04