Meaning of lost in action | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Killed during military combat.
   euphemistic, not-comparable
2. Destroyed during military combat.
   not-comparable, usually
3. Rejected, nullified, incapacitated, or rendered unavailable.
   broadly, figuratively, not-comparable, usually

Examples

“Kouchner's comments came after another French marine was killed bringing to 29 the number of French forces lost in action.”

“Summing up the furious October 22-27 battle in the longest Naval communique of the war, the department identified six American ships lost in action.”

“The Bulls were definitely stung by the Hornets at the beginning of this first playoff game. Some Bulls were lost in action.”

“[T]he bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions and peanuts—which give pad thai its flavor and crunch—were so soggy or lost in action that no amount of lobster, sugar or spice could save the dish from its torpor.”

“The President will continue to push for his legislation, but White House officials recognize that, with the election approaching, it won't get any easier.”

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