miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
has been missing
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present perfect progressiveof miss (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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If all three oppose the nomination, Blanche could be toast, given that 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell has been missing in action for almost two months for medical issues, with no sign of a pending return.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The current feeling is not totally new for some supporters, but rather something which has been missing for years.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
What has been missing is a practical bridge linking America’s workers to America’s needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“The L.A. city attorney has been missing from these coalition lawsuits,” Roy said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Karl and Rudi are discussing Hitler's closest friend and third-highest Nazi, Rudolf Hess, who has been missing for several weeks.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
