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
Instead, she hopes that the romance and fantasy will work on their own merit to sweep readers off their feet, conveying just how great it can feel to get lost in a great book.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
I remembered what it felt like to get lost in a motel on a road trip with my grandparents.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 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
“It uses a magnetic concentrator built into the phone. That’s important to remember if you ever get lost somewhere without a cell tower.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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