heavy losses
definitions
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A significant number of deaths, injuries, or destruction of military personnel and equipment during a conflict or battle.en: A significant number of deaths, injuries, or destruction of military personnel and equipment during a conflict or battle.
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A substantial reduction in money, assets, or value, typically due to business failure, poor investments, or economic downturns.en: A substantial reduction in money, assets, or value, typically due to business failure, poor investments, or economic downturns.
examples
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Both armies suffered heavy losses during the intense battle.
Both armies suffered heavy losses during the intense battle.
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The corporation reported heavy losses following the sudden market crash.
The corporation reported heavy losses following the sudden market crash.