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After the film's removal from the streaming platform for Indian audiences, Trehan told The Indian Express newspaper, "I am at a loss right now. I don't know how to react to this development."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

"When I was laid off... I was at a loss for a while," Zhang, 34, told AFP at the academy in Hunan province, handing a fistful of lightly charred kebabs to an instructor for review.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

But the company said it expects to keep operating at a loss, highlighting the heavy costs of the AI build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

This year’s event has a record number of participants, and is set to break even after operating at a loss for the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“You can’t. It’s not . . .” She sputtered, at a loss for words.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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