misplace

Example Sentences

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Sometimes we’re so angry about what’s going on in the world, we misplace our anger.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

The neurodevelopmental condition often means people have trouble paying attention to details and may regularly misplace or lose items causing additional expenditure.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

It’s proof that the 20-time Grammy winner, who settles in for eight solo shows at Seattle’s downtown jazz mecca, can misplace more gems than most mortals will ever lay down.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

USB sticks, small and easy to misplace, have played a role in costly mishaps before.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2022

“Do let me know if you misplace that precious souvenir again. I have eyes everywhere, all the time.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed