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missing

adjective
uk
/ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/ us
/ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/
B1
Something that is missing cannot be found because it is not where it should be:
The burglars have been arrested but the jewellery is still missing.
When did you realize that the money was missing from your account?
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to be absent
  • absentIf you are absent from work for more than three days, you must provide a medical certificate.
  • AWOLDuring the First World War soldiers who left their post were regularly charged with going AWOL.
  • go AWOLMy glasses have gone AWOL again.
  • missingHave you seen my credit card? It seems to be missing.
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comfort zone

UK
/ˈkʌm.fət ˌzəʊn/
US
/ˈkʌm.fɚt ˌzoʊn/

a situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your ability and determination are not being tested

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