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missing

[mis-ing] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ /


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The U.K. and continental Europe are missing out on wealth-creation opportunities like the initial public offering of Elon Musk’s SpaceX or hefty bonuses Samsung Electronics agreed to pay to employees, Kyle said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Our platform includes safeguards like audit trails to help ensure accountability at every step. Every day, Flock supports communities across the country in addressing crime and locating missing people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At a nearby beach resort, a high-speed Coast Guard vessel plied the waters for two people still missing after swimming in waters that churned violently as the quake struck.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"I imagine I'll spend the rest of my life missing her," Milne says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Most of the crew were seriously ill or injured: swollen legs, missing digits, labored breathing, feverish.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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