missing

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They have also lacked consistency in the Africa Cup of Nations, missing the 2012 and 2017 editions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Thousands remained displaced and more than 450 injured following the magnitude-7.8 quake that struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday, according to national and local disaster agencies, with four people now believed missing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"I imagine I'll spend the rest of my life missing her," Milne says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"I don't think it would be achievable for parents and would mean children missing out on a fifth of their education."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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