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lost property

American  

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. lost and found.


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"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

“Lives have been lost, property destroyed, businesses have shut down, and fear and collective trauma are daily occurrences for Oaklanders,” Thao’s recall backers declared on their website.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Moore said the payments would not be a gift; they would be compensation for decades of lost property, wealth and opportunities.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

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