Carter went on to lose the election, polls showed mostly because of the economy. But Carter's debate performance didn't help.

卡特后来在选举中失败，民意测验表明，这主要是由于经济原因，但卡特在辩论中的表现也没帮上他的忙。

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The purpose was twofold: to spite Mr Yushchenko, who is almost certain to lose the election anyway, and to send a signal to his successor.

尤先科几乎肯定将落败大选，因此梅德韦杰夫的这封信有着2个意图：一是为了刁难尤先科，二是给他的继任者一个信号。

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The latest polls suggest that he will lose next spring’s election to his most likely opponent by a whopping 18 points.

最新的调差显示，由于低处对手惊人的18个百分点，他将会在明年春季的选举中落败。

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The Liberal Democratic Party suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Tokyo Metropolitan Election a few weeks ago, and it is expected to lose its half-century hold on Japanese politics in the August 30 general election.

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Political analysts argue that such tactics are a sign of nervousness though the BN is very unlikely to lose the election.

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Polls show Mr Rudd has more public support than Ms Gillard, who looks set to lose the election to the Liberal Party's Tony Abbott.

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He was not surprised to lose the election.

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