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no-show

[noh-shoh] / ˈnoʊˌʃoʊ /






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Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Patient no-show rates are a major problem for doctors and for people like you, who not only show up on time but arrive early.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Worker bees looking to unwind with a pint don’t often get beyond the glass doors, which sometimes offer a view of empty tables booked by no-show bankers while the main bar is packed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

In response, the travel company said it had been cancelled because I was a no-show on the outbound flight.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

I sighed and reluctantly accepted Jenna was a no-show.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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