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20-Dec-2004, 15:38

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The term "went missing"

I've heard the term that somewone "went missing" on many newscasts in the past year. Is this "proper" English? Where did this term come from?
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21-Dec-2004, 03:29

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Re: The term "went missing"

It's perfectly 'proper' in my book. It's been in use all my life.

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21-Dec-2004, 22:01

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Re: The term "went missing"

Just do not go missing!

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