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have mislaid

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From "Fatal Attraction" and "Wall Street" to last year's "Beyond the Reach," Michael Douglas has never shied away from characters that have mislaid their moral compasses.

From Reuters Jul. 8, 2015

Despite the best efforts of luxury-goods manufacturers and their attendant lap-dog press, fashion seemed to have mislaid the capital “F.”

From New York Times Dec. 27, 2013

Long may have mislaid his centre to Somen Tchoyi but it showed he is willing to create chances for others too.

From The Guardian Aug. 22, 2011

Sadly, I have mislaid the bus ticket she scribbled her address on the reverse of.

From BBC Jan. 16, 2011

“Yes, yes. You are mistaken. I put a new skein beside you only an hour ago. You have mislaid the thread,” he insisted.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan