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long lost
adjective
(Something missing for a protracted length of time)
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The phrase "long lost" is correct and would be considered acceptable in written English.
It can be used in a variety of situations when something or someone has been gone for a long period of time and is hard to find. Example: Last week, I stumbled across a dusty old book in the attic, a long lost treasure from my grandparents' travels.
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(At one point, Parker sued Long for libel; Long lost and was fined a dollar).
It had long lost it at home.
In short, the battle was long lost.
Tracking down long lost family or friends is a gamble.
Not even a three-degrees-removed long lost cousin.
Ivanov had long lost control when Van Bronckhorst scythed down Deco.
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But they have also avoided long losing streaks, which suggests that the team still fights.
Also bread staying on toaster too long, lose points and tips.
It is the longest losing sequence against one opponent in tier-one Test history.
We've avoided a long losing streak".
This started a long losing streak for Team Clinton.
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