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disappearance

[dis-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌdɪs əˈpɪər əns /


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The girl’s disappearance sparked a frantic and widespread 24-hour search.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Their disappearance has made it difficult for researchers to determine whether they are related to any animals living today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Casias' disappearance featured prominently in a growing online conspiracy theory earlier this year about the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 people with ties to US scientific research.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The authors said their apparent disappearance "has become a dense mystery, a puzzle that has plunged investigators into deep confusion".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Looking like he belonged in our house, he sat right next to Mamá on the couch, their hands almost touching as they answered questions about our disappearance and return.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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