lost
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The extreme heat meant the capsule, which the astronauts named Integrity, lost contact with mission control in Houston for six minutes during the descent.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“He attained absolute power and lost sight of the goal,” said milk farmer Imre Barna, 32, standing in front of a stall selling “Make Hungary Great Again” T-shirts with Orbán’s picture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The stock’s underperformance versus the broader megacap tech group, which has lost around 10% this year, “appears punitive to us, considering the scope of positive profitability revisions ahead.”
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
But if you’re looking to score a last-minute pass, you likely lost your swag when you saw the resale prices on secondary sites like StubHub.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“Do you mind terribly if we don’t stay? I seem to have lost my appetite and I don’t think I can sit still to watch you two eat a whole meal.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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