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Example Sentences

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After missing so much time in recent years with injuries to his back, his knee, his wrist and his calf, he’s just happy to be contributing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It’s not trivializing this summit or missing the point, I would argue, to understand it as first and foremost a semiotic spectacle, conducted through language, symbols and signifiers.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“We had a very candid, very honest conversation about some of the things that the Latino community is missing under her administration, and she didn’t dodge, which was kind of impressive,” Serrano said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Bulgaria returned to Eurovision this year after missing the contest since 2022 due to financial reasons.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

It’s like I’ve been given a puzzle that’s missing a bunch of pieces.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam