missed
Example Sentences
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It also missed the 0.8 percent lift predicted in a survey of economists by Bloomberg, though it was better than the 0.6 percent shrinkage in May.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
This type of continuous monitoring could reveal abnormalities that may be missed by conventional testing, potentially helping doctors identify hormone-related conditions earlier.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
"At one point I went to lodge a formal complaint about the situation and was told I couldn't as technically we hadn't missed a collection."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I must have missed their protests against almonds and golf courses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Father missed his mother he never knew; but Grandpa sang him lullabies, holding him close with rough but gentle hands.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
