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lost property

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noun

Chiefly British.
  • lost properties
    plural
  1. lost and found.


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California, believe it or not, has rules governing lost property, including cash.

From MarketWatch Aug. 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

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

Edison’s draft protocol lists proposed payments for people who were injured, renters who lost their belongings and businesses that lost property or revenues when they were forced to close.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2025

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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