hit or miss
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There are efforts afoot to standardize protocols for clots, so the chances of landing a proper diagnosis and quick treatment aren’t so hit-or-miss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025
Teachers were supposed to have special training, as any special-ed teacher would, but it seemed hit-or-miss.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024
The plot's busy, the visual effects hit-or-miss and its villains are neither potent nor memorable.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
Conclusions to hit TV series can be hit-or-miss.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2023
Anyway, just like any potential new friendship, the relationships born from the Last Friend app can be pretty hit-or-miss.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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