disconnected

Example Sentences

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A study found the problem was worse in urban areas, with pesticides reaching streams through misconnected sewers and discharges from waste-water treatment plants after pets and their bedding were washed.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Finishing the second leg, Kerley repeatedly misconnected with Baker, to the point that they were practically side by side and barely running by the time they exchanged the stick.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

The Thunder committed eight turnovers, misconnected on seemingly routine passes multiple times, and shot just 2 for 16 from the floor over the first 8:30.

From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2016

Although Peter Crouch did have a chance to relieve the mediocrity and open the scoring two minutes later, the striker misconnected with a Glen Johnson delivery.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2010

Lines routinely went dead; when they worked, they regularly misconnected and disconnected.

From Time Magazine Archive