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missing

[mis-ing] / ˈmɪs ɪŋ /


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Leeds United's Harry Wilson and Wolves midfielder Jordan James return to the squad after missing June's friendlies with Ghana and Romania through injury, as does Swansea City defender Ben Cabango.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Treasury paper or investment-grade bonds could mean missing out on opportunities for much better long-term returns, according to portfolio managers at Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Retail sales, a key metric for China’s domestic consumption, rose 0.4% last month from a year ago, down from the 0.6% increase in July and missing the 0.8% rise expected by surveyed economists.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

One specifically asked if the agency "would be held responsible if the children went missing again".

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

“Her dog is missing, a black-and-white dog with a freckled muzzle.”

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




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