get lost
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D-serine is sometimes used as a dietary supplement, but an important distinction can get lost in discussions of food sources.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
So once you check off the “Star Wars” exhibit, get lost in Lucas’ imagination by touring the rest of the collection with the X-ray eyes of a fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"As scientists, we can get lost in planning our projects to the last detail and expecting things to go a certain way, so it was quite fun to see this unexpected result."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
Trouble is”—he slid me a sheepish look—“I get lost a lot.”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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