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The fear of missing the end of a half-century title drought is even worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She shot a 70 that day and was tied for 13th after the opening round, but wound up missing the cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"You get to notice which coaches are winners and which aren't. He's managed to get to the stage where if two or three players are missing, the team doesn't change."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He has since stopped missing classes and become better able to balance school responsibilities with his love for golf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Most of the crew were seriously ill or injured: swollen legs, missing digits, labored breathing, feverish.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock