Lose
Perfect
Perfect verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.
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Both words in one sentence
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Then we realize it was a dream designed to make Angel lose his soul in a moment of perfect happiness (understandably, sleeping with Charisma Carpenter = perfect happiness).
Source: Schrödinger's Butterfly - Similarly, in games like football where it's a lot easier to lose every single game (because there aren't that many), it's not uncommon for fans to cheer their team for a "perfect" losing season.
Source: So Bad, It's Good -
Usually related to Turns Red, since bosses gaining new attacks and abusing their perfect AI as they lose health are common in many games.
Source: Secret A.I. Moves
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