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Recent Examples of in the lurch
Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 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.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 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
Next time a big storm hits, which could be this weekend, Wu needs to be more visible and not leave the city’s residents and visitors in the lurch.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Don’t get left out in the lurch when the weather turns tundra.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 9 Dec. 2025
The bigger question is how long this standoff can continue, leaving consumers in the lurch during one of the busiest times of the year for sports.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 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.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 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
Next time a big storm hits, which could be this weekend, Wu needs to be more visible and not leave the city’s residents and visitors in the lurch.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Don’t get left out in the lurch when the weather turns tundra.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 9 Dec. 2025
The bigger question is how long this standoff can continue, leaving consumers in the lurch during one of the busiest times of the year for sports.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in the lurch
Adjective
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In some ways, Florida is already more susceptible to fire, thanks to that drought index.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Rangers acquired Baumler, a 24-year-old right-hander, after he was left unprotected by the Baltimore Orioles before December’s Rule 5 draft.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its reliance on Western hardware has left Ukrainians unprotected.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Affordability concerns have made Trump and Republicans politically vulnerable ahead of this year’s midterms.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Menopausal and postmenopausal women are more vulnerable to having a vitamin D deficiency because estrogen levels decline during menopause.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But nobody should be mad at CUSA, merely a helpless passenger.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wearing what’s possibly the most embarrassing bridal headdress in the history of nuptials, Suzanna looks even more helpless and hopeless.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 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
Cite this Entry
“In the lurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20the%20lurch. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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