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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a life lost" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the death of an individual, often in contexts discussing tragedy, loss, or the impact of events.
Example: "The community mourned the tragic news of a life lost in the accident."
Alternatives: "a life taken" or "a life extinguished".
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"It's still a life lost.
"A life lost need not be a life lost to history," he said.
"Not a life lost, and we have been through hell".
Every poppy represents a life lost and a family shattered.
The entire army was transported into Szechuan without a life lost.
Each one is a life lost, a source of pain to friends and family.
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"In that they are empty, these shoes represent a life lost--and the loss is forever.
Each figure represents a real British man, a real life lost to suicide.
But food also exists in the memory, as a potent reminder of a free life lost to Gitmo.
These acts combined become a form of healing that transcends, yet never forgets, a single life lost.
There is no justice or closure for a single life lost or family destroyed.
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