lost and found
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Utilize free services such as PetCo Lost Love, which helps connect humans with their lost and found pets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The rideshare company announced that it was rolling out a new lost and found reporting process in its apps, which would be launched nationwide by the end of the year.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Cash, credit cards, and doctor’s office cards — it would have been easy to leave it with the driver or at a random lost and found.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2025
When I lost my ID after passing through security, it was turned into lost and found.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
The ship’s speaker system buzzed with announcements, calls for lost and found children, and misplaced belongings.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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