lost soul
Example Sentences
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He strikes up an unlikely bond with Israeli passenger Amir, a lost soul in his early 20s played by Ido Tako, which leads Hassan to reflect on roads not taken in his own life.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
You don’t want to end up like this lost soul, lugging his giant gambles through the hellscape of his own mind:
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
He was described in court as a "lost soul" and an "eccentric fantasist" who believed he could manage Arsenal football club or even England.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
The implication is clear: Paul is a lost soul.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025
Ralph could hear himself telling this story to some lost soul in a diner.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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