as in loss
the act or an instance of not having or being able to find
they worried that his misplacement of the invitation would keep them from getting in, but fortunately their names were on the list
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Reports of fake or counterfeit medications include erectile dysfunction medications, weight loss medications, opioids, cancer drugs, Botox, stimulants and HIV therapeutics.—
Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025 -
Their season ended with a 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves, a gentleman’s sweep to bruise their egos, with Curry in a tan sweatsuit.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Misplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplacement. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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