Example Sentences

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Now, researchers have uncovered a hidden communication system between the gut and brain that helps animals detect when protein is missing and pushes them to seek out the nutrients they need.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Nathan Fielder is missing, probably up there somewhere, flying the friendly skies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

By some calculations, the world is missing between 10 million and 12 million barrels a day of those products.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Surrey's Tom Lawes has an England development deal, but is missing their game against Sussex this week with an injury.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“That’s all you’re worrying about? Listen to what I’m telling you. Your mother is missing you. She’s lonely without you. You should’ve seen her face when she was asking me.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon