missing

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Industry executives warn that overly strict local-content requirements could discourage investment, while overly lax rules could leave Brazil exporting raw materials and missing out on higher-value processing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said stories of members missing mortgage payments and falling into hardship were "distressing and entirely unacceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Revenue fell 5% to $35.6 million, also missing estimates for $40.5 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Only the last chapter is missing and Conway has just been found dead at his country home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He was sure that his grandfather clock with the missing hands would have something to say on the topic.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el