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Q1
Can we write:
He could not win the race.
OR
He could not win in the race.
(Which one is correct or both are..)

Q2
The rat made the cat lost (lose???) in the race.
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1) He could not win the race.
2) He could not win in the race.

3) The rat made the cat lost/lose in the race.
Both 1) and 2) are fine. Choose 'lose' for 3).
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Thank you for your advice, teacher Casiopea!
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