lost property
Americannoun
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lost properties
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California, believe it or not, has rules governing lost property, including cash.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Residents and businesses that lost property and suffered damages can find information about filing claims at www.LADWP.com/Claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
When her suitcase did not arrive on the baggage carousel, Rosie and Tina, the Danish friend she had travelled with, say they informed staff at the airport and spoke to lost property.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 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
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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