How to Use MIA in a Sentence

MIA

noun
  • Tarasenko, the one-time star, has been MIA.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But drummer Joe Kramer was MIA.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This means getting rid of food containers whose lids have gone MIA.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • This means getting rid of food containers whose lids have gone MIA.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Now, she’s found it in Stage 24, and the remains are MIA.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The makeover is needed as MIA continues to grow,and feel growing pains.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha september 30, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Bongi Hlongwane has been MIA to start the season.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Here’s your product-by-product breakdown of what’s back, what’s close and what’s still MIA.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The actress has been MIA from red carpets since 2015.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
  • The airline pulled out of MIA completely last year and has no plans on returning.
    — Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
  • Lowry has been listed as a soldier missing in action (MIA) ever since.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Should any of those LPs go MIA, guests are charged a $35 replacement fee.
    — René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The work continues on schedule, MIA’s Chin told the Herald this week.
    — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Below, Tridente speaks to Variety about what’s new at MIA this year.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Pre-billionaires The MIA terminal has been years in the making.
    — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • This year, our content showcase features three projects that originated at MIA.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Before 2014, the building was abandoned and MIA wanted to tear it down.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The debate may indeed seem frivolous and one of luxury to many, but come next May, MIA will take it up a notch.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • So, their many fans were shocked when the nominations were announced that morning and the music from Fever was MIA.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Southwest makes up around 5% of all flights based on passenger count out of MIA, a jump from less than 1% in the previous year.
    — Ella Moore updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • The new flight comes nearly one year after American added non-stop flights between MIA and Rome.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha february 24, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
  • That philosophy now drives his work at MIA, where the museum aims to engage visitors in new ways.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • For travelers, the decline gives MIA a moment to catch up with its own massive growth, which had resulted in growing pains.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • For now, Goudreau is MIA, adding yet another twist both to the Maduro saga and the ongoing story of the film.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
  • After the initial rollout, MIA is now looking to add another five or six holograms to the terminals.
    — Alexandra Phelps july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Add to that the everyday chaos—keys, mail, laundry, and rogue receipts—and my once-tidy kitchen table is officially MIA.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Nathan was engaged to Owen’s sister Megan, who went MIA in a helicopter accident.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
  • There will be speeches, the reading of the names of Tustin residents who have died in action or are MIA and a 21-gun salute.
    — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
  • Creativity could feel inspired or be completely MIA.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • While county owned, MIA operates on airline fees and concession rental revenue and does not receive tax dollars.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026

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