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
Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.
From Slate • May 28, 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 president was invited, natch, but he was a no-show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
“What the heck? Last week you were no-show, and this week you start without me?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
