at a loss
Example Sentences
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Waning demand from buyers is in turn pressuring home prices down, and many homeowners in those regions are now selling at a loss, industry data indicate.
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
Both the space and AI segments continued operating at a loss during the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“I’m at a loss for words. You’ve been there for me the whole time, encouraging me. I’m just so thankful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It was like a dream,” I said, at a loss for an explanation.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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