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Discover LudwigThe phrase "lost words" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to words that have been forgotten, overlooked, or are no longer in use.
Example: "In the midst of our conversation, I realized I had lost words that once held great meaning for me."
Alternatives: "forgotten phrases" or "abandoned expressions"
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He lost words: "dog," "light," "shoe".
"I've lost words to describe how England played.
This time lost words could not be located.
They squabbled over her estate, her love life, her lost words.
But don't make telephone calls or go to a party; if you do, other people's words will pour in where your lost words should be.
This book weaves together glossaries of words referring to topography, weather and animals with vivid portraits of the authors who have influenced Macfarlane's own writing: Nan Shepherd, Roger Deakin, Richard Mabey and the "keeper of lost words" Richard Skelton.
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And Text View sometimes loses words, cartoon captions and so on.
He has slowly regained his speech but still loses words, his mouth drawn tight in frustration.
It's not just about losing words.
We are losing "words".
Yes, sometimes Jack loses words or gets off track.
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