at a loss
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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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