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disappearance

American  
[dis-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌdɪs əˈpɪər əns /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist.

Etymology

Origin of disappearance

First recorded in 1705–15; disappear + -ance

Example Sentences

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It was the first hint of who might be behind Ashaal’s disappearance.

From Los Angeles Times

All which makes his disappearance on 3 April 2017 so perplexing.

From BBC

Another conundrum involves the disappearance of a swimming instructor.

From The Wall Street Journal

US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie will return to the Today show on 6 April, two months after her mother's disappearance.

From BBC

“Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie will return to the morning show on April 6, over two months after her mother’s disappearance.

From The Wall Street Journal

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