without a trace

idiom

: without leaving any signs to show where one went
He disappeared/vanished without a trace.

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When Ju-Hee disappears without a trace, Ju-Young leaves her work dormitory and moves into the apartment, determined to find her sister. Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The documentary — which details the unsolved case — explores what happened when Amy disappeared without a trace in March 1998 from a Royal Caribbean cruise sailing from Oranjestad, Aruba, to Curaçao. Anyone with information on her disappearance is asked to contact their local FBI office. Sarah Jones, People.com, 30 July 2025 Brammall will star as police detective Ian Hunt, whose life fell apart ten years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025 For those looking to lock in shine post-wash, Mise En Scene’s Perfect Super Rich Serum delivers a glossy finish without a trace of greasiness. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for without a trace

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“Without a trace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20a%20trace. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.

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