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Recent Examples of in the lurch
In many cases, the bar alleged, DTLA made no effort to do so and left their out-of-state clients in the lurch.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Qatar, one of the world’s biggest LNG exporters, cut off the entirety of its gas production, leaving countries in Europe and Asia in the lurch.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
This has left major tech companies in the lurch.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee opted to not deal Giannis Antetokounmpo, leaving in the lurch several suitors including Miami.
—Greg Cote
february 8, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
It’s been a year and a half since Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the gay romance he was set to star in from acclaimed director Todd Haynes, leaving the rest of the cast, crew, and production team in the lurch.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
That leaves a team like KC Current II a bit in the lurch.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Qatar, one of the world’s biggest LNG exporters, cut off the entirety of its gas production, leaving countries in Europe and Asia in the lurch.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
This has left major tech companies in the lurch.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee opted to not deal Giannis Antetokounmpo, leaving in the lurch several suitors including Miami.
—Greg Cote
february 8, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
It’s been a year and a half since Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the gay romance he was set to star in from acclaimed director Todd Haynes, leaving the rest of the cast, crew, and production team in the lurch.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
That leaves a team like KC Current II a bit in the lurch.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in the lurch
Adjective
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Moore is also susceptible to occasional concentration drops and is just an average blocker.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Place covers over susceptible crops early in the season, being sure to secure them on the edges to prevent adults from entering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Wind is another consideration when choosing a planting location—roses can struggle when grown in an unprotected spot.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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The wooden fence of the unprotected home caught fire within a few minutes, then the exterior of the home was on fire within 6 minutes and finally, the interior of the home caught on fire within 9 minutes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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DiBlasi said the pandemic hit Gen Z at a particularly vulnerable moment.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bullpen depth isn’t there One of the biggest surprises of the offseason was that the Red Sox didn’t bring in more bullpen depth, and while the club should be in great shape for the high-leverage innings with Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock, the team could be vulnerable if any injuries pop up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a flash, the Avs veteran flew right into a sprawling, helpless Ingram, who recoiled at the contact.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pet cats allowed to roam outdoors can also pose a threat to birds, especially helpless fledglings.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the artist’s work feels honest and undefended.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“In the lurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20the%20lurch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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