diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index acbecfa5cc..e37d01fa33 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ jobs:
           ~/.cache
           ~/work/pmd/target/repositories
           vendor/bundle
+          # avoid caching missed dependencies
+          !~/.m2/repository/**/*.lastUpdated
         key: v3-${{ runner.os }}-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
         restore-keys: |
           v3-${{ runner.os }}-