amiss
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The purpose is to have somebody to call in case the financial representative senses something amiss: unusual withdrawals, missed payments, confusion, forgetfulness or other signs of cognitive decline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
But when organizers went quiet after the 2026 installment came to a close in June, fans sensed something was amiss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
But London’s listing drought suggests something is amiss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A little bit of consumer cheer alongside the AI exhilaration wouldn’t go amiss.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
It may not be amiss to mention that a good judge of style could often recognize a knight in armour, even if be was disguised and bearing the vergescu.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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