How to Use no-show in a Sentence
no-show
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That's why ankle socks come in all forms—like no-show socks to stretchy ones.
— Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023 -
One of them promised to place her on the payroll of his company in a low- or no-show job.
— Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 30 May 2024 -
Failure to do so will be considered a no-show with the loss of two night’s fees.
— Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 -
Alas, only more fuel was tossed on the campfire with the mass cast no-shows.
— Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023 -
In Spain, though, the Dutch are getting a rival that shrugged off its no-show against Japan and riddled the Swiss.
— John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023 -
These lace no-show socks are perfect to pair with your more formal shoes.
— Noemie Gokhool, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023 -
For starters, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was a no-show.
— Karla Adam, Washington Post, 19 June 2023 -
Just make sure to pair these bad boys with your favorite no-show socks to prevent swamp feet!
— Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Dollar marked you as a no-show and kept your money, which it is allowed to do.
— Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 -
Prince Harry was a no-show on the first day of a court showdown with a British tabloid publisher.
— Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023 -
The air conditioner died, and the HVAC technician is a no-show.
— Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 15 July 2023 -
Still unsigned, Jacobs has been a no-show for workouts.
— Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 17 June 2023 -
Their low cut is not quite a no-show height but isn’t as high as some ankle or quarter socks either.
— Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 -
Agents followed along as the drug courier headed north toward the Bronx, but the drug buyer got nervous and was a no-show.
— Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 30 Mar. 2023 -
But not all no-show socks are created equal, and finding good ones can prove to be more art than science.
— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023 -
But Kimmel was a no-show for the event, in solidarity with the writers’ strike.
— Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 May 2023 -
But last weekend, most of the guests of honor for the Wasatch Wildflower Festival were no-shows.
— Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2023 -
Lightweight crew, no-show, or ankle socks are great for summer, while tall wool socks can keep feet warm in the colder months.
— Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024 -
Plus, the no-show edges will allow the user to wear them under most types of clothing without a line showing.
— Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 -
Wear them bare or with no-show socks in summer, then add your heaviest socks to keep them warm through winter.
— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 -
The conference keeps getting postponed due to the no-show of its keynote speaker.
— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023 -
The Row makes a pair that engulfs the foot entirely, like a sleek no-show sock finally getting its moment in the sun.
— Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023 -
Franco's no-show could be because his current lawyers may not have been summoned for the meeting.
— CBS News, 28 Dec. 2023 -
These slip-ons have a supportive block heel and pair perfectly with your favorite pair of tights or no-show socks.
— Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023 -
Several said that the showrunners will likely end up just hiring their friends for no-show jobs.
— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Aug. 2023 -
The bodysuit has hook and eye closures on the crotch, lace detailing on the butt for a smooth, no-show look under clothing, and adjustable straps to improve the fit.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 -
As the no-show trend improved, Real says ticket presales cratered — only to see an increase in walkups.
— Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023 -
Fraga attributes the no-show to political maneuvering in the wake of the tragedy.
— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 -
And if a golfer fails to show up for their reservation, an additional $10 no-show penalty will be levied.
— Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 -
But in recent years, Zuckerman’s asparagus has been a no-show.
— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
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