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
Added to a pantry pasta when you realize the crisper drawer is a lost cause.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 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
“All I mean is—” “You’re sayin’ it’s a lost cause, right?
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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