Example Sentences
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So let me offer a different lineup, since the country seems to have misplaced it.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
"It would be...not misplaced to refer to their capabilities as akin to digital nuclear weapons," Ratcliffe said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
"This isn't misplaced confidence, as we've shown time and time again that we won't stop until we've caught offenders, put them before the courts, and secured justice for victims."
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Pentagon officials say fears are misplaced because weapons aren’t fully autonomous—and letting technophobia hamstring commanders’ use of AI poses a bigger risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Finally, she removed a plastic model of an F-8 Crusader, paused to fix a misplaced decal with a small application of spit, then set it down in a window ledge.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
