missing

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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

Revenue fell 5% to $35.6 million, also missing estimates for $40.5 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But he conceded it was "inevitable things go missing" and "thankfully this wasn't that important".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Just a week ago, nearly 200 rescue workers, mostly volunteers, were still combing the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado National Forest searching for Jason Coughran, 60, after the hiker went missing on May 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I was missing the idea of Mom, not the actual human with her thin lips, round cheeks, and dyed blonde hair that needs a touch-up after so many weeks in hiding.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller