disappearance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disappearance
Example Sentences
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When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
From BBC
Officers said the death was not being treated as suspicious, but it was believed to be linked to the disappearance of Brian.
From BBC
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious, but it was believed to be linked to the disappearance of Brian Wright, who was reported missing from the area on Thursday.
From BBC
Two days after Turner’s disappearance, the Bears improved to 12-0 with a victory in a regional semifinal game.
From Los Angeles Times
It tells the story of Mitchell's puzzle-writing misfit John Taylor, who agrees to impersonate his missing twin James in order to help his wife Lucy solve the mystery of his disappearance.
From BBC
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