disappearance
Example Sentences
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It was the first hint of who might be behind Ashaal’s disappearance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
One day before the tribe’s deadline, Aden’s security chief gave a news conference admitting members of the Counter-Terrorism Unit — including Al-Maqtari — and other security services orchestrated the disappearance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
In her interview with Kotb, Savannah Guthrie detailed her family’s pain and disbelief since her mother’s disappearance more than 50 days ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The Taliban authorities deny any part in his disappearance.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
The disappearance of his grandmother’s dresses, hats, sewing machine, and gardening books didn’t bother Clayton.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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