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(v.) = lose + Posesivo + allure, lose + Posesivo + savour, lose + Posesivo + shine

Ex. The micropublishing industry is traditionally vulnerable in times of economic crisis, when retrospective materials lose their allure.

Ex. The challenge to make the resources at the librarian's disposal answer the questions asked by the readers is one that never loses its savour.

Ex. Taiwan used to play a decisive role in the lighting industry, but has lost its shine in the midst of pricing competition against developing countries.

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(v.) = lose + Posesivo + allure, lose + Posesivo + savour, lose + Posesivo + shine

Ex: The micropublishing industry is traditionally vulnerable in times of economic crisis, when retrospective materials lose their allure.

Ex: The challenge to make the resources at the librarian's disposal answer the questions asked by the readers is one that never loses its savour.

Ex: Taiwan used to play a decisive role in the lighting industry, but has lost its shine in the midst of pricing competition against developing countries.