We lose the game vs We lost the game

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We lose the game' is present tense, indicating a current or habitual action. 'We lost the game' is past tense, indicating that the game has already ended. The choice between the two depends on the timing of the game in relation to the statement.

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We lose the game

This phrase is correct when referring to a current or habitual action of losing the game.

Use 'we lose the game' when talking about a current or habitual action of losing the game. It indicates that the losing of the game is ongoing or happens regularly.

Examples:

We lose the game every time we play against that team.
Do we lose the game because of our defense?
Why do we lose the game so often?
If we lose the game, we will be out of the tournament.
We lose the game when we don't focus on our strategy.

Alternatives:

We are losing the game
We tend to lose the game
We always lose the game
We keep losing the game
We never win the game

We lost the game

This phrase is correct when referring to a past action of losing the game.

Use 'we lost the game' when talking about a game that has already ended in the past. It indicates that the losing of the game is a completed action.

Examples:

We lost the game yesterday.
I can't believe we lost the game by one point.
When we lost the game, it was a tough defeat.
After we lost the game, we analyzed our mistakes.
We lost the game, but we will do better next time.

Show examples from the web [+]

Mar 23, 2023 ... Brind'Amour: We lost the game. We didn't get beat. Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, NHL, Rod Brind'Amour. Leave this field blank.
'We lost the game in the second quarter' as Washington holds off Mitchell boys' attempts at second-half rally. Kernels fall to a Sioux Falls program for the ...
May 27, 2021 ... We lost the game," Lillard told reporters. "At this point, all that matters is we can't lose another game in the series.
We lost the game. added by an unknown member, date unknown. ➜ #371095 خسرنا تلك المباراة. linked by saeb, March 11, 2010. ➜ #748857 Nós perdemos o jogo.
Oct 2, 2022 ... We lost the game at the end. What questions do you have?" (on what went into the decision to go for the touchdown score instead of trying a ...
Apr 8, 2023 ... 'We lost the game in the first 7 minutes': Komets fall to Nailers despite another comeback, have dropped 4 of 5 games.

Alternatives:

We were defeated in the game
We were unsuccessful in the game
We didn't win the game
We came up short in the game
We fell short in the game

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