missing

Example Sentences

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If the "bone devourer" is missing, the chain reaction can affect many other species.

From Science Daily

The ship left without her and returned several hours later after the crew realised the woman was missing.

From BBC

Three people are still missing after a house fire on Boxing Day as police investigations continue to take place.

From BBC

Four hikers who went missing on Christmas Day have been found dead after being buried by an avalanche in the snow-covered Vardousia Mountains in central Greece.

From BBC

In early December, 17 people -- mostly Sudanese or Egyptian -- were found dead after their boat sank off the coast of Crete, and 15 others were reported missing.

From Barron's