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seem to have lost vs seem to lose

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Seem to have lost" is used when referring to something that was lost recently, while "seem to lose" is used when talking about a current or future possibility of loss.
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seem to have lost

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that was lost in the past.

This phrase is used to describe the perception that something was lost in the past. It implies a sense of uncertainty or doubt.

Examples:

  • I seem to have lost my keys yesterday.
  • She seems to have lost interest in the project.
  • They seem to have lost the game last week.
  • Nov 15, 2017 ... ... seem to have lost my purse,” “I seem to have lost my wife” (used a little humorously, such as at a party). **(The only way to use this to ...
  • Dec 4, 2022 ... Several videos seem to have lost game audio, and I need advice. Help. I've done just about everything I can find on Google to try and get the ...
  • Feb 15, 2024 ... Having an issue with Sketchup. I seem to have lost all of my work. I have logged in but it's a clean slate. Please assist.
  • Apr 16, 2024 ... I seem to have lost the add rule menu item for CiviRules ... I have been looking to update my CiviRules, and add new, but I can't find the Add ...
  • Jul 22, 2022 ... Uh oh! You seem to have lost your way. Let us help you find what you were looking for. Any thoughts?
  • Jun 21, 2022 ... Upgrade to 2.4.2 and I seem to have lost 'Send Gcode to printer'. Prior to upgrading to 2.4.2 slicer on my Mac I could slice and then select ...
  • I seem to have lost my cell history in only one of my sheet. How to get it back? Christian G.. 09/22/22 edited 09/27/22 in Smartsheet Basics.
  • Seem to have lost most of my work "The blocks area did not load properly" · MIT App Inventor Help · thomas1 February 16, 2023, 11:10am 1. This morning I ...
  • Dec 9, 2019 ... I seem to have 'lost' the File Explorer tab. It was there and working, but I must have done something to lose, move, or erase it somehow.
  • Dec 30, 2023 ... Since installing V2.3.0 I seem to have lost the very bottom of my screen, and the very useful tool tips. · Recommended Posts · Join the ...

Alternatives:

  • appear to have lost
  • look like they have lost
  • seem to be missing
  • seem to have misplaced
  • seem to have mislaid

seem to lose

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a current or future possibility of losing something.

This phrase is used to express the perception that something may be lost in the current moment or in the future. It indicates a potential outcome.

Examples:

  • They seem to lose every match they play.
  • He seems to lose his temper easily.
  • She seems to lose focus when she's tired.
  • When dogs seem to lose their nose: An investigation on the use of visual and olfactory cues in communicative context between dog and owner. Citation. Szetei ...
  • When dogs seem to lose their nose: an investigation on the use of visual and olfactory cues in communicative context between dog and owner. Author links open ...
  • Talk to your doctor if you just can't seem to lose weight. Tests can show if you have a health problem that makes weight loss hard, and you can get medicine ...
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... Even when the Browns win, they still seem to lose. Garrett's indefensible lapse amid one of the ugliest melees in NFL history overshadowed ...
  • Oct 8, 2022 ... Some people seem to lose weight more quickly and more easily than others. But everyone loses weight by burning more calories than are eaten ...
  • Why Dates and Times Seem to Lose Their Meaning. October 13, 2022. Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience · Cognitive Psychology · Perception · Time · Time Perception.
  • Survey123 seem to lose connection to feature service. 759. 3. Jump to solution. 09-04-2018 01:29 AM. Schalkvan_Lill1. by Schalkvan_Lill1. Esri Contributor.
  • Jul 5, 2020 ... People like me a lot from the start but then seem to lose interest in me very quickly. Has anyone else experienced this? Archived post. New ...
  • May 27, 2009 ... Imported images seem to lose resolution or quality. freeman_neal. New Here ...
  • LONE STAR PARK RACING CLUB JUST CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE, RACKS UP THIRD WIN OF THE MEET. July 15, 2018 Mac Hernandez Nightly Recaps. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas ...

Alternatives:

  • appear to lose
  • look like they will lose
  • seem to be losing
  • seem to be at risk of losing
  • seem to be on the verge of losing

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