lost it
Example Sentences
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The strategy originated hundreds of millions of years ago, but different species have gained and lost it many times.
From Science Daily β Aug. 6, 2026
Sources say, in addition to rejecting Infantino's plan, the vast majority of the Concacaf members are either losing faith in the Fifa president's ability to govern the game, or have lost it altogether.
From BBC β Jul. 31, 2026
"I lost it, you know. I fell to the ground. And then I cried," he said.
From Barron's β Jul. 13, 2026
Zverev, the winner of this year’s depleted French Open, had only a single break point on the day, and lost it.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 12, 2026
“It’s supposed to be in that file,” he said, “but it’s not. That means the company never did one—or they lost it on purpose.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
