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misplace

[mis-plays] / mɪsˈpleɪs /


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Just as robots can misplace blocks, chatbots can generate false or misleading outputs.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

One of Early’s other beloved characters, a Southern standup comedian named Vicky with a V who loves Maggiano’s restaurants and frequently misplaces her denim jacket, shares a similar tenderheartedness to Maddie.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Like many other people with ADHD, she often has to re-purchase items such as watches and keys because she regularly misplaces them.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024

At least some rumors were on the mark, though: As expected, the new AirPods Pro come in a case that can play an alert tone through a speaker if their owner misplaces them.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022

A chronic loser constantly misplaces everything — watches, phones, keys, wallets, gloves, hats, sunglasses, eyeglasses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2021

He misplaces his reading glasses, the ones attached to the Dollar Store string.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

While some companies seem to have misplaced their succession plans judging by the number of interim CEOs, Domino’s announced in June that Jordan would take over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The immune system interprets this misplaced genetic material as a danger signal, triggering an inflammatory response.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

So let me offer a different lineup, since the country seems to have misplaced it.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

But, within BBC circles, there is optimism – misplaced or not - that a new PM might give a new DG renewed hope.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Wickersham, whose full head of silver hair, mustache, and chiseled good looks made him resemble a misplaced Marlboro man, was a rara avis even by Sing Sing standards.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

“The IRS is not unknown for, perhaps, misplacing mail as it comes in,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

Occasionally, he has had heated arguments with the media, lambasting outlets for "misplacing" their focus.

From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026

Patterson will be used as a scapegoat but he was one running the lines and wasn't the only one misplacing crosses.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2024

The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024

“I’m always misplacing stuff. Probably left them in the fridge when I got the milk out this morning. Really, they could be anywhere.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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