misplacing

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

According to reports from Reuters and the Wall Street Journal, he fired a Coast Guard pilot after blaming him misplacing Noem's blanket as they switched from one plane to another on a trip.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"Occasional forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or forgetting an appointment, is a common aspect of stress or aging," says Elvis Rosales, the clinical director at Align Recovery Centers.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

In the middle stand the players, the professionals who have to maintain a healthy balance or risk misplacing their senses.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

She laughed aloud at herself for misplacing it.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin