missed

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Another shared that they “sold stocks feeling the market was too hot. Missed future bullish months,” while another said, “Selling stocks during COVID. Should’ve stuck with them.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He and his husband, Raúl Domingo, who have been together since meeting through a Missed Connections ad on Craigslist in 2005, grew interested in gardening during Covid lockdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Missed a good chance with a header in the first half.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Sly and the Family Stone’s next two albums, “High on You” and “Heard You Missed Me, Well I’m Back,” sold poorly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Sheed said, “You were born because Petey missed an opportunity? Shouldn’t there be a bunch of Missed Opportunities, then? Like millions?”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles