Example Sentences

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They can recreate the moment again, this time with real postseason stakes, but the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference will be missing a key component from those thrilling wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“The longer the strait stays closed, the more barrels of crude and refined products will be missing, leading to higher prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

That’s what people will be missing out on now that the e-bike incentive program is gone, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

One thing that will be missing this year is international headliners.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

As Jojo shifted from one foot to the other, Papa told him, “You’ll be taking this cow back to its own barn before daylight. They will be missing her, and she’ll be needin’ a milkin’.”

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper