missed

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If you’re thinking about buckling up for safety, now would be a good time to jump into I bonds, especially if you were late to buy them before and missed the big upswing.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“I got to get my spots multiple times and just missed a couple of easy shots,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

BMW’s automotive segment profitability exceeded analyst expectations, though group earnings and revenue missed forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The determination found defects in systems of working, including failures to follow relevant clinical guidance and Archie's care plan, missed blood test results, and the absence of a post-clinic multidisciplinary review.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Traveler’s Rachel was supposed to be some abstract figure, some girl who was probably perfectly nice and missed out on the most wonderful boy in all existence.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows