missed

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Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Reporter Lucas Aulbach noted that the 84-year-old former Senate majority leader has missed more than 20 votes since mid-June after being hospitalized for unspecified reasons.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Malone said he ribs Roberts about missed business opportunities to diversify the businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Jarell Quansah, a natural central defender for Liverpool then Bayer Leverkusen, played there against Panama but was injured and missed the victory over DR Congo, when Djed Spence played the first 70 minutes at right-back.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

He seemed to go into a trance, scanning the land with endless patience, and often finding some tiny sign that most full-grown hunters would have missed.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver