missing

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Mr Davies and representatives from UK Athletics listened as the prosecutor explained how key base support components from the heavy shot-putting cage had been missing that afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

However, an important piece of the puzzle was still missing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

An expert called to the Newham site after the accident said some of the bolts were missing, and the KC claimed there was a "culture and practice" of assembling the cage without key pieces.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Prosecuting, John Price KC told judge Richard Marks KC that the equipment that killed Mr Hayayei, 36, was missing key components.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Glenn was solid soot from horns to hoof, though even in his coal-blasted face, you could see his eyebrows were missing.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck