no-show
Example Sentences
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Macron, who was scheduled to give Trump a red-carpet welcome, was a no-show as Trump arrived at the summit before a phalanx of cameras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Patient no-show rates are a major problem for doctors and for people like you, who not only show up on time but arrive early.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
The singer, who has become something of an expert in calling off gigs, said his latest no-show was due to the "indescribable hell" of a noisy hotel room in Valencia.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Faculty provide a final check by reporting nonresponsive or no-show students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
“What the heck? Last week you were no-show, and this week you start without me?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
