Example Sentences

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Wills can be destroyed or mislaid, accidentally on purpose; beneficiary designations are the purview of the financial institution in question.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

"In theory, it shouldn't be the end of the world if you don't have the original certificate, perhaps because they've been mislaid or damaged," she said.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

"I can't believe I mislaid an entire day!"

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2022

That confidence could now be mislaid with the quickly evolving situation causing a dashboard of indicators to flash some potential warning signs.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2021

"I have mislaid them as well, I fear."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin