missed

Example Sentences

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BBC Newsbeat reporter Jimmy Blake described the absence as a "missed opportunity" at a breakthrough time from grime, with Stormzy headlining Glastonbury and Dave winning the Mercury Prize.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Broadcom shares tumbled 13% after its AI demand guidance missed expectations, causing a $286 billion market cap loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That total just missed Wall Street’s $1.148 billion prediction.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Although she missed the green on her approach, chipped up for a short birdie putt but missed it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

A room that always had the book you were looking for … Two years and three months had passed without seeing her and he missed her more than ever.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova