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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

Sarr offers quality in attack and, while fellow forward Mateta can be hit and miss - more miss than hit here - the Frenchman is a tireless, constant menace.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025

That is how people inside the club expect the rest of the season will be; hit and miss.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 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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