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
AstraZeneca AZN -0.43%decrease; red down pointing triangle said its new breast-cancer pill missed the key goal of slowing the disease from worsening in a late-stage clinical trial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Both sides had got themselves into a cycle of missed chances and, at times, uncomfortable days.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“This isn’t your call. Dad asked me to stay home and I’m going to. I’m letting you know so you don’t freak out like you did the last time I missed a day.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
