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if something is a hostage to fortune, it could be harmed by things that happen in the future.

Inviting terrorists to take part in the talks has created a hostage to fortune.

• lost for words
• lost in the mists of time
• lost in the shuffle
• lost in thought
• lost on
• lost on you
• lost without
• lost without someone
• lost without something
• loud and clear
• loud-mouthed
• lounge lizard
• love at first sight
• love child
• love handles
• love-in
• love-making
• love nest
• love of life
• love of your life
• love someone to bits
• love someone to death
• love something to bits
• love to bits
• love to death