missed

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The GDP report badly missed Bank of Canada and market expectations for growth of about 1.5% annualized, and triggered talk of a recession because of the two straight quarters of economic contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Unlike a single credit-card bill, managing a dozen different repayment schedules across multiple apps can easily cause shoppers to lose track of their obligations, resulting in missed payments and steep late fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Lipa and “Masters of the Sky” star Turner began dating in January 2024, after numerous missed opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

His last Grand Slam quarter-final appearance was at the 2022 US Open, and he has missed six of the following 13 majors through injury.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

With his free hand he reached for it -and missed.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver