loss of prestige
collocation in Englishmeaningsoflossandprestige
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loss
noun
uk/lɒs/us/lɑːs/
the fact that you no longer have something or have less ...
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prestige
adjective[before noun]
uk/presˈtiːʒ/us/presˈtiːʒ/
causing admiration because of being connected with being rich ...
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(Definition oflossandprestigefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The downfall of the chiefs was followed bylossofprestigeamong their underlings, the village headmen.
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However, there are deeper reasons for linguistics'lossofprestige, some historical and some scientific.
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He argued that if such an expedition could not be realised,lossofprestigeand of credit for the country would result.
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Will he recognise that this whole business has resulted in considerablelossofprestigeto this country?
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It is a hard decision to take; it involves alossofprestigeand, indeed, is a complete reversal of our traditional defensive strategy.
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There need be nolossofprestigein the way in which we do it.
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He will suffer tremendous lass, including alossofprestige.
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He has thrown it over with no gain to himself, withlossofprestigeto his party and a considerable burden on the country.
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Does this not only result in a loss of revenue but a greatlossofprestige?
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That would not involve alossofprestigefor either side; in fact, it would relieve them both of considerable burdens.
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We are told about ourlossofprestige.
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It is also a question oflossofprestigeand dignity as a result of being placed in these concentration camps.
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I think they were perfectly capable of being accepted without anylossofprestigeor dignity.
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There is no question oflossofprestige.
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Thelossofprestigeis, indeed, a very serious business.
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The union no doubt fears eclipse, loss of individuality andlossofprestigeif it is brigaded with a larger negotiating body.
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Again, no one will underestimate the damaging effect on neutrals and a certainlossofprestigeto ourselves.
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There is no evidence that a bounty would result in alossofprestigeor of the voluntary spirit.
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But far worse than that is thelossofprestigeby being driven back.
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It will also mean alossofprestige.
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