miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
is missing
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present progressiveof miss (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"The capacity exists. The people exist. What is missing is the bridge," it said.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Some suggest the U.S. is missing around two million housing units, while others peg the figure at around 10 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
But when he tries to text her the next day, he realizes the number she gave him is missing a digit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Kula Priya, whose eldest son is missing, said she had lost everything when the deluge hit.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
“He is missing much fur,” said the voice.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
