unaccounted
Britishadjective
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missing
as many as 100 people are unaccounted for
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not included in an account
70 million dollars of unaccounted money
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not explained adequately
unaccounted friendliness
Example Sentences
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One person died, nine employees remained unaccounted for and nine others were injured following the incident at its unit Nippon Dynawave Packaging, according to the local fire department.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
While scientists have identified several processes that contributed to water loss, much of Mars' missing water is still unaccounted for.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
After the blast, sheriff officials said the second device was unaccounted for and missing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
But it’s the uncertainty that’s currently unaccounted for—the new 15% levy can only stay in place for 150 days.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Penelope spotted some old schoolmates of her own among the throng, but she could not stop to exchange greetings now, not with the children unaccounted for.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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