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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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