in the lurch
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Uniper was left in the lurch after Germany stopped importing Russian natural gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
As imports are disrupted, India has moved to ensure households and essential sectors remain adequately supplied, leaving restaurants, manufacturers and power plants in the lurch.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
That freeze has left many buyers in the lurch and stuck without financing or the flood insurance that’s required for their mortgage.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2025
When a parent is absent, you’re left in the lurch of not knowing, and it’s so easy to fill that space with negative thoughts.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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