Lose
Lose verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.
Read
Read verb - To go over and mentally take in the content of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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It is also not recommended to read a mortal's mind without permission, unless you want to lose your head.
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This page is made to edit / But it isn't to be read / When they open up this link / THEY'RE SUCKED INSIDE INSTEAD / To a real unpleasant place where they'll lose hope!
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It's not a good sign when your readers lose the ability to read your series at night.
Source: Manga / Wolf Guy - Wolfen Crest
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