How to Use lost in the shuffle in a Sentence

lost in the shuffle

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  • Again, this feels like something that got lost in the shuffle.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2021
  • The women’s prison got lost in the shuffle but the price stayed the same.
    Kyle Whitmire, al, 17 Mar. 2023
  • People like Dag getting lost in the shuffle is both the point and an oversight.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Downing says it sort of got lost in the shuffle back in the World Showplace.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This also helps prevent your clothes from getting lost in the shuffle and taking up space.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • But as networks start to move away from the star system, some more prominent names may be lost in the shuffle as well.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But over the years, Povich's career as a broadcaster has gotten lost in the shuffle.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Randi Schofield tried her best to not dwell on all the ways her life changed, on the pieces of herself that got lost in the shuffle.
    Jaeah Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2023
  • But it got lost in the shuffle of Disney acquiring Fox and it never got made.
    Jacob Siegal, BGR, 21 Nov. 2022
  • In the event that your bag gets lost in the shuffle, having a locator in it can help airline employees track it down.
    Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The book is, at times, breathless in its exposition, and nuance is sometimes lost in the shuffle.
    David Treuer, The New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2022
  • But Jimmy Butler is this team’s closer, and that never should be lost in the shuffle.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Caretakers will love that the belt is stitched down in the back, so it can’t ever be lost in the shuffle, avoiding any chance of a meltdown.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2022
  • But be careful not to get lost in the shuffle of secondhand information and tax details.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2023
  • From giveaways and events to micro-influencers and unboxing videos, there are a lot of ways to promote your brand—or get lost in the shuffle.
    Nate Lorenzen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Too often, follow-up emails requesting more information can get lost in the shuffle, and that can lead to more delays.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Yet somehow, the Uptown Rhythm Kings, perhaps too bluesy and now middle-aged, were lost in the shuffle.
    Terence McArdle, Washington Post, 9 May 2023
  • This method will at least prevent your primary inbox from getting too cluttered and essential emails from getting lost in the shuffle.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
  • Somehow, of all the major Netflix releases this year, Da 5 Bloods got lost in the shuffle.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2021
  • While vacuuming carpets and mopping floors are important spring cleaning chores, there are less obvious tasks that can get lost in the shuffle.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The extended runway that Americans often get means fewer talented goalies will be lost in the shuffle.
    Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
  • And Savannah scrambled throughout her time in the kitchen, her vision for both dishes getting completely lost in the shuffle.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
  • With over 130 schools being represented, most from Northeast Ohio get lost in the shuffle.
    cleveland, 10 Dec. 2022
  • YouTube holds a ton of programming from qualified experts that may get lost in the shuffle; everything from dance classes to 15-minute core workouts.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Aside from the occasional human-interest story on the plight of the refugees, however, ordinary Syrians have largely been lost in the shuffle.
    Daniel Corstange, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2016
  • The strategy also comes as major acts this year unfurl more elaborate promotional campaigns to capture mindshare in a crowded music market where even the biggest names can get lost in the shuffle.
    Neil Shah, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Direct Access to Decision-Makers One of the biggest frustrations people have with big banks is getting lost in the shuffle.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Reena herself gets lost in the shuffle, despite copious flashbacks that detail not only the months leading up to her passing but the decades of family history that came before.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Instead, the unprecedented circumstances gave streaming services and smaller films that might have otherwise gotten lost in the shuffle a chance to grab the Academy’s attention.
    cleveland, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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