without a trace

phrase

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

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First, a Portuguese fishing vessel disappears without a trace. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The show centers on Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley), who has been living like something of a hermit since his girlfriend Clea disappeared without a trace seven years ago. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 En route, Amanda meets Margaret (Robertson), a quirky traveler who disappears without a trace and without being seen by anyone else, leaving Amanda mystified. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 But as a violent gang war tightens its grip on the estate, residents begin disappearing without a trace. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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