missing

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There was confusion over which buttons to press as they wrestled with the mystery of how to reload a SmarTrip card—all of it intensified by the prospect of missing their train.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The company reported an adjusted profit of $1.23 per share on revenue of $8.68 billion, missing Wall Street’s expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If one is missing, the reaction does not begin, and the drug remains inactive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Despite missing the goal, GM stock is still up 26% over the past five years, excluding dividends.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The one I’ve been missing for two years all school year long, dreaming of the day I’d follow her to the Mount.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith