Nobody wants us team to lose. vs Nobody wants his or her team to lose.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while the second phrase is more formal and appropriate for written English or situations where gender neutrality is important.

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This phrase is correct in informal spoken English.

"Nobody wants us team to lose."

This phrase is commonly used in informal spoken English when referring to a group that includes the speaker.

Examples:

Nobody wants us team to lose this game.
Nobody wants us team to be disappointed.
Nobody wants us team to feel discouraged.

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Our thief is someone who wanted Frank's team to lose.
Then we should - should pray for Eve's team to lose.
- Nobody wants to lose their job! - I was hoping for a New Deal.
Assuming I had something to lose.
He's got everything to lose.
Unless she has something to lose.
My client has nothing to lose.
Least I got something to lose.
- he has a lot to lose.
But I don't want us to lose this chance because...
No-one wants us to lose our high hygiene standards.
Richard cole doesn't like to lose.
We can win, if we both refuse to lose.
- She's got nothing to lose.
You got here just in time to lose.
Before I had something to lose.
You've got too much to lose.
I don't got 50 pounds to lose.
You have to understand, we had a lot to lose.
That's because he has something to lose.

Alternatives:

Nobody wants our team to lose.
Nobody wants the team to lose.
Nobody wants the team to be defeated.

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English or when gender neutrality is important.

"Nobody wants his or her team to lose."

This phrase is used in formal contexts or when gender neutrality is important to refer to someone's team without assuming a specific gender.

Examples:

Nobody wants his or her team to lose the championship.
Nobody wants his or her team to perform poorly.
Nobody wants his or her team to feel defeated.

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Actively listens to new and different perspectives offered by others in his or her team.
The identification process has got nothing to do with King or her team.
Our thief is someone who wanted Frank's team to lose.
Then we should - should pray for Eve's team to lose.
- Nobody wants to lose their job! - I was hoping for a New Deal.
Doctor Merch will be there with her team to meet you.
He said they've been trying to fire him for years but nobody wants his job.
Assuming I had something to lose.
He's got everything to lose.
Unless she has something to lose.
My client has nothing to lose.
Least I got something to lose.
- he has a lot to lose.
He didn't want his favorite general to lose face.
Is that why you ordered Park and her team to resume work on the weapons grid?
Richard cole doesn't like to lose.
We can win, if we both refuse to lose.
- She's got nothing to lose.
You got here just in time to lose.
Before I had something to lose.

Alternatives:

Nobody wants their team to lose.
Nobody wants the team to lose.
Nobody wants the team to be defeated.

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Nobody wants us team to lose. vs Nobody wants his or her team to lose.

"Nobody wants us team to lose."

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