missing

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They have also lacked consistency in the Africa Cup of Nations, missing the 2012 and 2017 editions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Industry executives warn that overly strict local-content requirements could discourage investment, while overly lax rules could leave Brazil exporting raw materials and missing out on higher-value processing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thousands remained displaced and more than 450 injured following the magnitude-7.8 quake that struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday, according to national and local disaster agencies, with four people now believed missing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"What is missing in this story is not a new law; it's not more money; it's not better IT. It's the need to prioritise allegations of rape," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Glenn was solid soot from horns to hoof, though even in his coal-blasted face, you could see his eyebrows were missing.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck