omission
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Rooney has spoken previously about some of Tuchel's call-ups for his World Cup squad and his "shock" at Harry Maguire's omission.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
An inquest jury will consider whether "any act or omission by police officers" or delay in treatment caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The omission squares with Warsh’s reform agenda, which is largely about returning the Fed to the smaller, quieter institution it was before Bernanke grew its presence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But the track has a notable omission: the very instrument Roy Ayers was known for, the vibraphone.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Sometimes the omission is ethically questionable, as when the sidestepping politician admits only that “mistakes were made,” omitting the phrase with by that would identify who made those mistakes.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing omission
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Language and Grammar - Middle School
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Ethan Frome
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