MIA
1 Americanplural
MIA's, MIAs-
missing in action.
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a soldier declared missing in action.
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Master of International Affairs.
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Military. missing in action.
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military missing in action: officially unaccounted for following combat
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(in Australia) Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area
Example Sentences
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“Feeding frenzy” and “character assassination” were terms tossed about later, but with Joanna MIA and the investigation continuing, very little concern was expressed for Mr. Jefferies.
The drive should take two hours, but the teens are MIA for two nightmare days.
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,” the 28-year-old model and activist captioned her Instagram carousel, shared Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times
With James MIA, there’s still no need to worry about star power.
From Los Angeles Times
When they went out, the singer and her siblings would blast out hits by Coldplay, MIA, Lily Allen and Daughter.
From BBC
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