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

“No one’s trying to steal Blood Orange albums out of an Uber,” he says while laughing, referring to ever misplacing the drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

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

"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

“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