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unaccounted for

[uhn-uh-koun-tid-fawr] / ˌʌn əˈkaʊn tɪdˌfɔr /


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Authorities have opened a sprawling investigation into the sanctuary and discovered that more than 700 animals are unaccounted for.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Across the Gaza Strip, thousands more people are unaccounted for.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Lori Zielinski’s grandmother and mother rarely talked about her grandfather, Capt. Fred Rose, who’s listed among those unaccounted for on the Oryoku Maru.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The Civil Guard police planned another search of the affected area Sunday to ensure no victims remain unaccounted for.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

But there were no hidden spaces left unaccounted for.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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