I first remember seeing this phrase in the last year or so in an article from IIRC,an Oregon newspaper.
I put it down as a regional colloquialism,but now I’m seeing it in media print from national newssources.
Does anyone know when this phrase supplanted the he/she/it/ IS missing?Or has it been around all these years and I missed it?
I have a rant about the use of decry in print,also-but that’s probably more an IMO
To me, “went missing” always had the ring of British English.
‘Went missing’ is quite commonly used here in the UK.
Thanks-never thought of a British connection.Must be a Murdoch influence (or is he Aussie?)Probably doesn’t matter.
I do know Judge Crater never went missing.At least in NY paper accounts.
It’s a holdover from the Queen’s English. Same as “in hospital” or “on holiday.”
Just enjoy the flavour of the local colour and accept it as a trivial difference with your neighbour across the pond.
Now, hand me that spanner…
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In 1985, media magnate Rupert Murdoch renounced his Australian citizenship. He became a US citizen so that he was able to comply with the US law that prohibits foreign ownership of television stations.
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Murdoch is of Australian descent, but in order to own assets (TV, Radio, Print, etc) in the US he had to become a US Citizen.
And, please don’t try and give him back.
Read the fine print in your contract.