Meaning of the word "lost in delivery" in English

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lost in delivery

US /lɔst ɪn dɪˈlɪv.ɚ.i/
UK /lɒst ɪn dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/
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Phrase

referring to an item that was sent but failed to reach its intended destination

Example:
The package I ordered last month was lost in delivery.
The company offered a refund because the documents were lost in delivery.