unaccounted for

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The government has not given any figure for those still missing, but the UN estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be unaccounted for after the shocks.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

The United Nations estimates that the number could be as high as 50,000 but Venezuela's government has avoided putting a number on how many people are still unaccounted for.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

It claims the Lego collection was worth between only $80,000 and $100,000—and that just $20,000 to $40,000 was unaccounted for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Currently, around 730 animals remain unaccounted for, Honsal said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Perhaps I was the only person from the wreck unaccounted for.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel