get lost
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Some love gurus say there is an element of humanity that can get lost in the spreadsheet cells.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
It’s someone who you expect to get lost in the system.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
“He’s done so many intangible things that I think get lost in the shuffle of numbers and metrics,” Prior said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Traveling south on Manhattan’s east side requires twists and turns to avoid construction around the shoreway, and more walkers means it’s harder to get lost when crowds thin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
A person could get lost among the shelves for a long time.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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