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"But I must say, I'm rarely at a loss for words or without a clear solution. We'll have to feel our way through this new situation first."

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Washington, D.C., is also among the top places where a significant share of home sellers are selling at a loss.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

“I’m at a loss of words to express the sorrow and the anger I have at the treatment you’ve been dealt by the system.”

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

Despite this, he said the firm was operating at a loss because of start-up costs since April.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

But we are largely at a loss in trying to comprehend the beliefs and rituals of ancient hunter-gatherers.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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