missed

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Because his father was born in Brooklyn and later lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ryerson was eligible to play for either Norway or the U.S., which has missed just one World Cup since 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Friends of the Earth Scotland's Catrina Randall said the "meagre" reduction figures were a "missed opportunity" to improve the lives of Scots.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mexico and Canada nearly missed out on a chance to host the 2026 World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Quarterly earnings of $8.81 a share missed Wall Street expectations for $8.95 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Betsie had just passed around a stew so artfully prepared you scarcely missed the meat when, without warning, Mr. Smit leaned back in his chair and pushed the button below the window.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom