Examples of missing in a Sentence
The new director has provided the missing ingredient that was needed for the show's success.
the missing socks turned up in the dog's special hiding place
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Crews were bringing in search dogs Thursday afternoon to help find missing people, Arrington said.
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Lekan Oyekanmi, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
This journey has led me to a clear conclusion: The solutions exist, but what’s missing is meaningful investment.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Athletes and coaches often get unfairly scrutinized for missing games due to being there for their family.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 11 June 2025
However, what’s missing is strategic, inclusive infrastructure: long-term development programs, and meaningful dialogue between institutions and creators.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 June 2025
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Lekan Oyekanmi, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
This journey has led me to a clear conclusion: The solutions exist, but what’s missing is meaningful investment.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Athletes and coaches often get unfairly scrutinized for missing games due to being there for their family.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 11 June 2025
However, what’s missing is strategic, inclusive infrastructure: long-term development programs, and meaningful dialogue between institutions and creators.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 June 2025
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“Missing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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missing
adjective
miss·ing
ˈmis-iŋ 
: absent entry 1 sense 1, lost
missing persons
missing in action
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