missing

Example Sentences

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Jota won 49 caps but never played at a World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament through a calf injury.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Our platform includes safeguards like audit trails to help ensure accountability at every step. Every day, Flock supports communities across the country in addressing crime and locating missing people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"A manufacturer can't build a car if they're missing one component."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

It was missing four teeth, but the tiny pink stones along the top glowed whenever I held it up to the sun.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff