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tanking

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Noun — The act of deliberately losing a game or match for a perceived future benefit.

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What does “tanking” mean?
The word “tanking” means the act of deliberately losing a game or match for a perceived future benefit. In plain terms, losing on purpose, usually to gain some later advantage such as a better draft pick.
How do you use “tanking” in a sentence?
Here is “tanking” used in a sentence: “The league launched an investigation into tanking allegations.”
What part of speech is “tanking”?
“Tanking” is a noun.

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