lost property
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"The airline tried then to return two sleeping bags to me and argue with me that was my lost property, even though they were clearly tagged to a different airport and another name."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"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
If passed into law, the measures would protect homeowners from price gouging after disasters, streamline the process for filing claims for lost property and offer financial protections for disaster victims.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
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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