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missing

[mis-ing] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ /


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“We are going to continue for hours to make sure that we find these two missing people, if possible,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The band’s 25th studio album is a solid but uninspired effort, missing the edge that marked their best work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"But what is missing is any explanation as to why it did not occur to those making the allegations that the £1.5m represents spending by the campaign."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Booyaporn Sermsiri was at the hospital searching for her 25-year-old daughter, Jarawee "Cartoon" Sermsiri, who remains missing.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

After that, Clare had spent many days searching the woods for his missing companion, calling his name, even venturing so close to the human road that he could feel the unsettling whoosh of cars.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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