lost cause
Example Sentences
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His long-term health isn’t worth risking to save a completely lost cause.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Tim Seifert whacked 52 from 26 balls but around him New Zealand lost regular wickets in pursuit of a lost cause, including Finn Allen, the Black Caps' semi-final centurion, for nine in the third over.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
If you were considered a lost cause, how were you able to make such a surprising comeback?
From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025
He tried, moving trash cans and nudging back, then reluctantly concluding it was a lost cause.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Danny shouted, but one look at Mr. Garner’s face and Danny knew it was a lost cause.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
