missed

Example Sentences

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And this week, even if bombed drives missed wide fairways, the belief was that players would be able to gouge wedges out of the thick rough onto greens and lead to a putt-off.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Bryant missed 39% of the games while the Lakers won 38 times in the two seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

That return sagged partly because Harvard missed out on blockbuster venture-capital returns in 2021, after putting less money into those long-term investments than many of its peers between 2009 and 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Earning 3%-4% on cash is no longer a missed opportunity.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“You’re here, but not here. Nate and I hardly see you anymore. And you’ve missed a lot of swim.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam