Example sentences of "[pers pn] am at a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I need to introduce a different dimension and I am at a loss .
2 Is it because I am at a loss as to how to go on ?
3 Her performances were legendary , and I am at a loss to describe them now .
4 I am at a loss to understand why , except for commercial reasons , the rush to publish was necessary .
5 How would you feel if someone flew more than halfway around the world to say to you , ‘ I am at a loss .
6 There are so many products on the market I am at a loss as to what to buy and so would appreciate your advice on the type of shampoo , conditioner and spray which would make my hair look thicker and also which perm to try .
7 I am at a loss to explain this contradiction , as Gubby and I both accepted and talked about our next-door-neighbour relationship in later life .
8 Aphids , even I am at a loss for something funny to say about them .
9 I hesitate to write such a critical letter , but frankly I am at a loss to see how your new design can in any way be seen as an improvement .
10 Having said that , the vague possibility that we may end this season by finishing bottom and going out of the League remains incomprehensible to me and I am at a loss to explain it .
11 But I am at a loss to resolve whether to take away the things he has given me or no .
12 ‘ I have exhorted my wife to the point where I am at a loss for patient words , ’ he protested .
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