missing link

[mis-ing lingk] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ ˈlɪŋk /

NOUN

lost connection

Synonyms

WEAK

broken thread omission prehuman protohuman

Example Sentences

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Routine requests that will be answered with a text and a website link include:

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

Buttigieg, appearing to respond the claims, shared a website link that lists electric car prices that range from $27,400 to $181,450 on Twitter.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

"Musk subtly changed the company website link from 'TeslaMotors.com' to 'Tesla.com,'" notes Ma about the unannounced, under-the-radar change that happened in July.

From US News • Sep. 1, 2016

“The space used for Secretary Hargett’s name could be much better used for a website link with information on sample ballots and voter registration forms.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2014

It’s an exam, with the same website link from our course review lining the bottom of each page.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali