no-show
Example Sentences
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Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
Patient no-show rates are a major problem for doctors and for people like you, who not only show up on time but arrive early.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
The singer, who has become something of an expert in calling off gigs, said his latest no-show was due to the "indescribable hell" of a noisy hotel room in Valencia.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Worker bees looking to unwind with a pint don’t often get beyond the glass doors, which sometimes offer a view of empty tables booked by no-show bankers while the main bar is packed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
I glance there, too, from time to time, because it is natural that I am eager for my break to arrive, especially as today has been another no-show day, in terms of customers.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
