missed

Example Sentences

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Plum missed her fourth consecutive game since injuring her right ankle in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Depending on when he passed away, you may have had money left on the table that you missed out on claiming.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Dreyer had been one of the Dodgers’ most consistent relievers before he missed 13 games with left shoulder inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Katherine missed his glare because she was snatching the envelope out of Chip’s hand, ripping the letter open.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix