missing

Example Sentences

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But an England side missing a clutch of frontline stars who won the Rugby World Cup in September, showed the depth of their squad and togetherness.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

After missing so much time in recent years with injuries to his back, his knee, his wrist and his calf, he’s just happy to be contributing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It’s not trivializing this summit or missing the point, I would argue, to understand it as first and foremost a semiotic spectacle, conducted through language, symbols and signifiers.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Nationwide more than 130,000 people are reported missing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I closed my eyes, missing him so much I had a pain in my chest.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff