A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LOST

Fri, 28 Apr '23
Not following, maybe
Mon, 17 Oct '22
Like Bo-Peep's sheep
Mon, 25 Jul '22
In need of directions
Wed, 25 May '22
In need of directions
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Needing directions, say
Fri, 1 Oct '21
No longer following
Wed, 26 May '21
Played paper against scissors, e.g.
Sat, 17 Apr '21
Befuddled