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no-show

[noh-shoh] / ˈnoʊˌʃoʊ /






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“What most people don’t fully understand is that we have a 10 to 15% cancellation and no-show rate in every restaurant in New York City,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 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 singer, who has become something of an expert in calling off gigs, said his latest no-show was due to the "indescribable hell" of a noisy hotel room in Valencia.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

Faculty provide a final check by reporting nonresponsive or no-show students.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2026

I sighed and reluctantly accepted Jenna was a no-show.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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