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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

His propensity to misplace passes ultimately proved costly as Rashford celebrated an equaliser where the blame lay squarely at his door.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 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

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

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

She shows up at dentist appointments early, misplaces her keys, forgets to close the refrigerator door.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

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

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

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

More than 2,500 ballots had been misplaced in the original count, but were found while doing the recount.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

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

When it comes to possibly one of the most transformational technologies humanity has ever seen, economist and fund manager Daniel Lacalle thinks fear is misplaced.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

A slip on the moss, a misplaced step, a turned ankle, and her mission would end before it began.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

When he did turn up, he seemed to be constantly misplacing his bank cards and leaving Helen to pick up the bill.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

“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

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

She laughed aloud at herself for misplacing it.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin


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