Examples of 'was at a loss' in a sentence

Meaning of "was at a loss"

Was at a loss: This phrase indicates a state of confusion, uncertainty, or not knowing what to do or say in a particular situation. It suggests a feeling of being unable to find a solution or understand something

How to use "was at a loss" in a sentence

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was at a loss
Jane herself was at a loss who it could be from.
It was the only time she was at a loss.
Ben was at a loss for what to say next.
I think the student was at a loss for words.
I was at a loss how to answer his unexpected question.
The local veterinarian was at a loss for an explanation.
I was at a loss after losing my parents and siblings.
Under these circumstances he was at a loss how to act.
I was at a loss for words at seeing that site.
The poor boy was at a loss what to do.
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke.
The consultant was at a loss for words.
I was at a loss for words at the sudden request.
Arthur wanted to speak but was at a loss for words.
Rachel was at a loss for words from embarrassment.

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Obviously the hostile elf was at a loss for words.
Benjamin was at a loss for words for a moment.
This time it was she who was at a loss.
I was at a loss doing research on the web.
He was so angry he was at a loss for words.
I was at a loss for what to do on these walls.
Our entire world was at a loss.
He was at a loss for the proper word.
The young man was at a loss.
He was at a loss about his current whereabouts.
The high command was at a loss.
I was at a loss for words for a while.
My little friend was at a loss.
She was at a loss what to say next.
Our client was at a loss.
Tom was at a loss what to say next.
His teacher was at a loss.
She was at a loss what to wear for the party.
The monarch was at a loss.
Tom was at a loss how to express himself.
The caretaker was at a loss.
Ken was at a loss what to say next.
Financially he was at a loss.
Tom was at a loss to explain where the money had gone.
Ariadne was at a loss.
She was at a loss for words to express her feeling.
Everyone was at a loss.
Mom was at a loss about what to do with the mess.
Brian was so overcome with emotion that he was at a loss for words.
Moore himself was at a loss to explain this.
His birthday was approaching and I was at a loss.
He was at a loss to explain where he had put the dictionary.
Brienne was at a loss.
I was at a loss for words first time that we spoke.
The medical profession was at a loss to explain what had transpired.

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