missing

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Missing the mark poses a serious credibility issue for the central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A year on from her disappearance Larissa, also known as Lara, told the BBC's Reported Missing programme: "When somebody asks for help, you don't say 'maybe later', you've got to do it now."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He has spent the past year building the scaffolding of accountability: a National Commission for Transitional Justice established by decree last May, a Commission for the Missing that names transitional justice as a priority.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Missing the tournament once again would be crushing, but if that happens, he’ll get over it, he promised.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The concerned Barnbridge, along with friends of Corcoran’s, yesterday alerted state and local police, who put out a Missing Persons Bulletin.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt