Example Sentences

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To opponents of the bills, including dozens of environmental and labor groups, the effort misplaces the source of building woes and instead would restrict one of the few ways community groups can shape development.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

Like many other people with ADHD, she often has to re-purchase items such as watches and keys because she regularly misplaces them.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

At least some rumors were on the mark, though: As expected, the new AirPods Pro come in a case that can play an alert tone through a speaker if their owner misplaces them.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

Or more specifically, hope that Berger misplaces something.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2022

During the exodus, she misplaces her shawl and refuses to let anyone wait for her while she searches for it, waving them away into the night.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern