left out in the cold
Example Sentences
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If the deal goes through and stores opt to reject certain cards, shoppers with juicy rewards could be left out in the cold.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
Mike Padgham, chair of the Independent Care Group, which represents social care providers, said the sector had been "left out in the cold".
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
As a result, essential workers are left out in the cold.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
Sorry if you’re a viewer left out in the cold by the DirecTV-Disney smackdown, but there are reputations to maintain here, thank you very much.
From Slate • Sep. 7, 2024
If any more animals showed up, they’d be left out in the cold.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
