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miss

[mis] / mɪs /




VERB
want; feel a loss
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My Miss Havisham era was in full effect.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Between arguments with her overprotective mother, Jersey, Ali finds solace learning to play the piano under the tutelage of Miss Liza Jane, an elderly tenant in the family’s subsidized artist housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

For her performance, which lasted less than three minutes, Miss Becky wore two strands of pearls and matching earrings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

A model and actor, Twisha was crowned Miss Pune in 2012 after winning a beauty pageant in the western Indian city.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There was a day between before Miss Myrt’s funeral.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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