misplaced
Example Sentences
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So let me offer a different lineup, since the country seems to have misplaced it.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
"This isn't misplaced confidence, as we've shown time and time again that we won't stop until we've caught offenders, put them before the courts, and secured justice for victims."
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Bezos also said fears about AI killing jobs were misplaced.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
But if the last few weeks are any indication, that hope may have been misplaced.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
The ship’s speaker system buzzed with announcements, calls for lost and found children, and misplaced belongings.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
