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hit and miss

[hit-n-mis] / ˈhɪt nˈmɪs /


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As for regular orchestral music, the sound system was hit and miss.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

“It’s hit and miss, same as L.A.,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

That said, AI is also still proving quite hit and miss despite all the hype, with reports of disappointing adoption rates among businesses and mutterings that it has been over-sold.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

I believe anyone we get will be hit and miss with the players available at Ibrox at the moment.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2025

Hinpoha gathered her packages into her arms hit and miss and rushed after her.

From The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door by Hildegard G. (Hildegard Gertrude) Frey




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