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amiss

[uh-mis] / əˈmɪs /




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There was a vague feeling of unease about all of this - but it was difficult for ordinary people living nearby to prove there was anything amiss.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A cluster of cases 13 years ago was one of the first major signs that something was amiss.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

At The Times’ table in the ballroom, nothing appeared amiss at first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

I decided that nothing was amiss, but the very idea of the treasure still in the house made me jittery.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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