1.   But Deborah C. Wright, commissioner of the city Housing Preservation Department, has pledged that no legal tenants will lose their apartments.

2.   Even then, they almost lost their apartment to another couple in a bidding war.

3.   He lost his apartment.

4.   He said he quickly began selling drugs in New York, then became addicted and lost his apartment.

5.   His voice cracked and trailed off when he said he was afraid of losing his apartment.

6.   If Mezzetti is not earning more money by then, the family could lose their apartment.

7.   Ms. Ballard, who lives in public housing on Staten Island, has been told she must give up her dog or lose her apartment.

8.   One turned down a job as a receptionist because she would lose an apartment where the government pays all the rent and utilities.

9.   Samuel lost his apartment after he lost his job, and he started sleeping on subway trains.

10.   Santos said that often, after a young person has hesitated too long and has lost an apartment, a father or uncle will telephone.