at a loss for words
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"And then, unfortunately, the court handed down a suspended sentence. I don't want to pass judgement on that – that's the independence of the judiciary – but I'm really at a loss for words."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
When Tinfow found himself at a loss for words, she grinned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
"It was absolutely incredible. And I think everyone is sort of at a loss for words," she recalled.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
The singer’s family announced his death on social media and his website, writing in a statement, “We are at a loss for words right now.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
We walked down the stairs and out of the building, both of us at a loss for words.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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