be missing

Frequency: 8.0150.5 per million words

to not be in the usual place, or to not be able to be found

missingVERB + missing

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Examples (10)

  • The file was missing from its place.
  • The eighth rung of the ladder was missing altogether.
  • The spirit of fair play is sadly missing from the sport these days.
  • A crucial piece of evidence is missing from the crime scene.
  • Several pages are missing from the old book.
  • His wallet was missing after the party.
  • The children were missing for several hours before being found.
  • One of the car's hubcaps is missing.
  • She felt something was missing in her life.
  • All the relevant documents are missing from the folder.