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The phrase "was lost in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being absorbed or preoccupied with something, often to the point of losing awareness of one's surroundings.
Example: "She was lost in thought, completely unaware of the time passing by."
Alternatives: "was absorbed in" or "was immersed in".
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This time, nothing was lost in translation.
The afternoon was lost in snow.
That was lost in the '80s.
It was lost in the singing.
I was lost in prayer".
So much was lost in the last 60 years".
But much was lost in translation.
I was lost in la-la land".
No, apparently nothing was lost in translation.
Whatever followed was lost in translation.
I was lost in that hedonist moment.
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