as in losing
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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This time last year, Florida was in disarray after losing six top-150 prospects within six weeks of the early signing period due in large part to the Gators’ ongoing struggles on the field.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.—
Ari Levy,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Keegan Murray is considered questionable after missing the past two games with left ankle inflammation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs looked to finally have the missing piece.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Misplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplacing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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