poor timing
Example Sentences
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Over any longer period, the opportunity cost of holding it is likely to exceed that of poor timing in the stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In his Instagram post Thursday night, Williams apologized about the poor timing of his initial announcement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
Automated birthday emails are a constant of modern life, right up there with death, taxes, and computer updates with poor timing.
From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2022
Not only has it survived that act of poor timing, but it has already raised its prices, which started at $165.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2021
I named the pimple Peter and lamented to everyone who would listen about Peter's poor timing, with picture day just around the corner.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
