1.   As the crisis deepened, it became clear that the government was losing control.

2.   At the same time, the government lost millions in interest not earned while taxes, fees, and fines went uncollected.

3.   Has the government lost its moral compass?

4.   I think the government has lost touch with reality.

5.   It is almost certain that the government will lose the next election.

6.   Knowing that governments have lost their ability to shorten recessions also radically changes expectations.

7.   The government is losing millions because an airline passenger tax can not be collected.

8.   The government lost billions because of a tax loophole.

9.   The government lost will and confidence.

10.   The government must not lose the initiative in the fight against terrorism.