lost cause
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Bleached corals had been largely written off because of their high mortality rate, said Collins -- though the new work instead demonstrates they "really shouldn't be thought of as a lost cause."
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Ultimately, it’s a lost cause, because his fears are justified.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The upset victories thrilled Southern California’s Latino political class, who long saw Whittier as a Republican-run lost cause.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Eileen McGovern, a member of SOAS, said returning "life-saving" emergency general surgery services to Swah is not a lost cause.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
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
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