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She said that she couldn’t find her keys.
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She said that she couldn’t find her keys.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
She reported that she couldn't locate her keys.
Summarizing Events
The incident began when she couldn't find her keys.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried because she said she couldn't find her keys.
Adding Detail
She said she couldn't find her keys, which delayed her departure.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She stated that she was unable to locate her keys.
Casual
She said she couldn't find her keys.
Simpler English
She couldn't find her keys.
Phrases to learn
couldn't find
Was unable to locate.