misplace

Example Sentences

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To misplace one life-size figure of a Japanese man in native costume is perhaps careless, but to do it twice is exactly what happened at Glasgow's Museum of Transport stores in 2018.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

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

When people forget names or misplace their car keys, the culprit usually is normal aging, doctors say.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

Attach one of these tags to your checked baggage, backpack, keys or car, and you’re less likely to misplace them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

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

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed