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disappearance

[dis-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌdɪs əˈpɪər əns /


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Sources say preparations were made for a similar reception but was cancelled following news of the disappearance of the players.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Savannah Guthrie went back to work behind the “Today” show anchor desk Monday for the first time since the stunning and still unsolved disappearance of her mother eight weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The disappearance was also starting to make local news.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

While authorities released footage in February of an armed, masked individual outside of Guthrie’s home on the morning of her disappearance, no arrests have been made in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Looking like he belonged in our house, he sat right next to Mamá on the couch, their hands almost touching as they answered questions about our disappearance and return.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall