missing

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The twin brother of Kay Docherty who went missing near Wollongong in 1979 at the age of 15, also spoke at the hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Clues are emerging in the mystery of the missing three million barrels—the oil that China would normally be importing but isn’t now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Velásquez Delgado is one of thousands of women who have joined various groups using the World Cup as a platform to raise awareness about Mexico’s missing residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

People betting on sports tend to invest less, which means potentially missing out on big gains over time due to compound growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock