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lost property

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noun

Chiefly British.
lost properties plural
  1. lost and found.


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"What will happen with lost property, sick passengers, change of routes etc is a bit of a mystery as is the viability of the business model," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Comey said replacing just his family’s kitchen would cost around $40,000, and they only received $13,000 to cover lost property.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

"How about a porter wearing a pair of shoes from lost property and the person turning up to claim them?," laughed David.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

He estimates the repair costs and lost property at about $150,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

Because at Hailsham, we had our own “Lost Corner” up on the third floor, where the lost property was kept; if you lost or found anything, that’s where you went.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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