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Mislay

usgb/ˌmɪsˈleɪ/Volume
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Temporary SituationPlay
The word 'mislay' indicates that the item is lost for now, but might be found later. SlideShe mislaid her badge but later found it in her coat pocket.
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'Mislay' suggests losing something by mistake, not intentionally. SlideOops, I've mislaid my phone again; it must be somewhere around here.
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Using 'mislay' doesn't assign blame to someone for the lost item. SlideI may have mislaid my keys — no accusing fingers should be pointed.
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