missing

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Families were loaded on to tipper trucks and driven about 30 minutes away to Kubwa, an area where residents say basic amenities were missing and tensions emerged with the original inhabitants.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

A week later, Brundage got a message on Discord saying his list was missing some IP addresses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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 sixth night I spent in the ward both bedpans were suddenly and mysteriously missing.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom