Collocations for disappearance - noun
ADJECTIVE
abrupt,
sudden
How could he explain his abrupt disappearance from the party?
How could he explain his abrupt disappearance from the party?
rapid
the rapid disappearance of our countryside
the rapid disappearance of our countryside
gradual
subsequent
eventual
recent
the recent disappearance of two CIA agents
subsequent
eventual
recent
the recent disappearance of two CIA agents
complete,
total
virtual
apparent
mysterious, strange (esp. AmE), unexplained
virtual
apparent
mysterious, strange (esp. AmE), unexplained
VERB + disappearance
cause,
lead to
Modern farming practice has led to the virtual disappearance of this bird.
Modern farming practice has led to the virtual disappearance of this bird.
investigate
Police are investigating the mysterious disappearance of two young men.
Police are investigating the mysterious disappearance of two young men.
explain
solve (AmE)
The police can use that information to solve her disappearance.
solve (AmE)
The police can use that information to solve her disappearance.
notice
Luckily no one had noticed my disappearance.
Luckily no one had noticed my disappearance.
report
48 hours have passed since his disappearance was reported to the police.
48 hours have passed since his disappearance was reported to the police.