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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

But with the season in the balance—and a paying home audience trying to avoid thinking about the Orioles—you’re not supposed to no-show like Baltimore did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Prior to the raids, the system’s network of clinics logged about a 9% no-show rate, Mangia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

I glance there, too, from time to time, because it is natural that I am eager for my break to arrive, especially as today has been another no-show day, in terms of customers.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe




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