misplace

Example Sentences

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At half-time his passing accuracy at 84% was only behind Vinicius for Real players, but in the second half he did not misplace a pass.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 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

The case is even handcuffed to his wrist: that way, he’ll never misplace it.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

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

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed