Example Sentences

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Overall, the findings show that animals do not simply become hungrier when nutrients are missing.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

"Tree deserts are places of critically low tree equity where communities are missing out on the many benefits trees provide," said the charity's tree equity lead Challinor.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I can do nothing for such people, beyond expressing my condolences; they are missing something special.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Here’s what some of those headlines are missing: We still have many safe and effective options for hormone therapy:

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

I open the refrigerator and see that two of Mom’s yogurt drinks are missing.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead