missing

Example Sentences

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I dialed the number Russell had given me and left a message for Irene that I’d be missing our piano lesson that afternoon.

From Literature

“Am I missing class? I wouldn’t say that I ever miss class when I’m not in it.”

From Literature

Do you ever worry about missing important moments because you don’t carry a phone?

From The Wall Street Journal

"Students are particularly at risk of missing the early warning signs of meningitis because they can be easily confused with other illnesses such as a bad cold, flu or even a hangover," warn health officials.

From BBC

Its "highest priority" remained the "continued efforts to locate the three crew members who are still missing", it added.

From Barron's