It was the first match he had missed in 65 years.

It was the first he had missed in 50 years.

But unlike many children who simply drop out of school as a result, he did not miss a single day in three years.

It would be the first turn Clemens has missed in three years.

You haven't missed one day of work in five years.

Japan missed the cut for the first time in 18 years.

The team missed the playoffs for the first time in four years.

They missed the national tournament for the third time in four years.

Neither has he missed a day of work in nearly 40 years.

During the heart of his career, he missed only 7 games in 10 years and never suffered a major injury.