| 1 | It seems uncertain why he lost the election. | |
| 2 | Her influence declined after she lost the election. | |
| 3 | More than half will end up losers on election night. | |
| 4 | Defeat in the by-election is a major set-back to the ruling party. | |
| 5 | For example, in 1824, Andrew Jackson got the most popular votes but still lost. |