missing

Example Sentences

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The ship left without her and returned several hours later after the crew realised the woman was missing.

From BBC

Three people are still missing after a house fire on Boxing Day as police investigations continue to take place.

From BBC

Four hikers who went missing on Christmas Day have been found dead after being buried by an avalanche in the snow-covered Vardousia Mountains in central Greece.

From BBC

In early December, 17 people -- mostly Sudanese or Egyptian -- were found dead after their boat sank off the coast of Crete, and 15 others were reported missing.

From Barron's

Yes, there is the disappointment of missing a third-day sellout at the colossal MCG, yet the near 200,000 inside for the two days of action cannot say they were not royally entertained.

From BBC