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
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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
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Failure to do so will be considered a no-show with the loss of two night’s fees.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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Alas, only more fuel was tossed on the campfire with the mass cast no-shows.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023
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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
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These lace no-show socks are perfect to pair with your more formal shoes.
—Noemie Gokhool, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023
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For starters, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was a no-show.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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The air conditioner died, and the HVAC technician is a no-show.
—Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 15 July 2023
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Still unsigned, Jacobs has been a no-show for workouts.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 17 June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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But Kimmel was a no-show for the event, in solidarity with the writers’ strike.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 May 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The conference keeps getting postponed due to the no-show of its keynote speaker.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
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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
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Franco's no-show could be because his current lawyers may not have been summoned for the meeting.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2023
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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
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Several said that the showrunners will likely end up just hiring their friends for no-show jobs.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Aug. 2023
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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
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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
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Fraga attributes the no-show to political maneuvering in the wake of the tragedy.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
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Love herself, however, was a surprise no-show at the Eccles.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
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Let’s revisit some of the most popular millennial names—side parts, no-show socks, skinny jeans, and all.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
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