missing
Example Sentences
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Marred an excellent performance by missing a second-half penalty.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Every minute that I’m not working, I’m missing out on not doing a week’s worth of work,” says Pezaris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The right-hander brought the urgency to the mound that the Dodgers were missing during an abysmal 5-11 stretch that ended with a sweep against the Colorado Rockies this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The Puerto Rican was made to work for her 50th career win, edging a majority decision but missing the 33rd knockout she needed to break the women's record, remaining on 32.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
If only I had realized what was happening, if only I had realized which pieces were missing.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
