Example Sentences

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Misfires such as a soggy green papaya salad can be smoothed over by the engaging service at Thai Chef, a spinoff of the same-named restaurant in the District.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

Misfires can be rare in a well-trained system.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 23, 2019

Misfires most often occur when the giver experiences a momentary deficiency of empathy.

From Time • Nov. 30, 2012

NBC’s Olympic Misfires NBC has had a couple of communication misfires.

From Forbes • Aug. 1, 2012

The Gods Are Stranded as Set Misfires It is a moment of glorious climax, and one of the most memorable in Wagner’s “Ring” cycle.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2010