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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

The program also is open to businesses that lost revenues and renters who lost property.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

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

"How about a porter wearing a pair of shoes from lost property and the person turning up to claim them?," laughed David.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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