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Discover LudwigThe phrase "is only missing" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is usually used in the present tense, to express that something or someone is needed or wanted in a particular situation. For example, "This cake is only missing a touch of icing, and it will be perfect!".
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is only missing
adverb
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
synonyms
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But that is only missing because even our hopes for the future have become privatised and commodified.
In what might be the summer's dream concert for grownups, Brian Wilson and Paul Simon will perform together in a performance that is only missing a Beatle for pedigree.
The captain, Richard Keogh, was sent off and Clough said: "We have been looking for a centre-half and he is only missing one game but we might have to step it up now.
However, if it is only missing a license plate - and not stripped of tires or other essentials - it may be referred by Sanitation to the Police Department, city authorities say.
"The memories and emotions that took place last year I will have for a lifetime, but I'd like to do again," said Mickelson, who is only missing the US Open from his major CV.
The victory was worth $3.5 million for Wawrinka, who is only missing a Wimbledon victory to complete the coveted career grand slam.
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"He was only missing one thing: Olympic gold.
It's my good shirt since it's only missing one button.
Most of those designated as missing, however, are only missing to the people who cannot find them.
The first minister was only missing a matching bunnet for a full house in 1970s US Tourist Visiting Loch Ness bingo.
Amazingly, with their help, I'm only missing one screw.
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