lost property
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
He estimates the repair costs and lost property at about $150,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
It was a bother to be stopped on the road in a Free State when the lost property turned out to have a silver tongue.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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