Example Sentences

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It acknowledged that well over 1,000 items were missing and hundreds had been damaged, some dating back to the 15th century B.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He said the mother said guns were missing and that her son left with a companion wearing camouflage outfits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Scientists observed similar problems in mice when SP6 and SP8 were missing from regenerating digits.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three of their colleagues were missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine compartment.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That storm shook us all and we were missing Vonetta.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia