missing

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“I think we’re missing the more important question: What is our ability to provide support? Do we have the human capital in place? I don’t have the answer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Paul Robinson: There are players in this England team now that have played in these big games before, so that might just be the missing ingredient that gets us over the line this time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"A manufacturer can't build a car if they're missing one component."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But as soon as she got one leg free, the other was sucked into the sticky sludge, her balance already a struggle with that missing front paw.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman