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
The season is far from a lost cause.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
Marcus wasn’t a lost cause yet, but convincing Audrey of that was.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
