as in losing
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Some of them vanish to Florida, and the others spend four straight days in their pajamas eating pizza rolls, playing Minecraft and forgetting how to read.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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So, maintaining a certain level of trust, while also being skeptical, and not forgetting to check in with ourselves as well.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nathaniel’s latest work centers on young Myra (Innayah Umer), a 10-year-old navigating Lahore’s streets alone after missing her ride to school.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the operation was not without misadventure against the Ravens, with kicker Joshua Karty missing a field goal off the right upright and long snapper Alex Ward delivering a high snap on the team’s second attempt.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Misplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplacing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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