miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
had missed
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past perfectof miss.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Reaves had missed the Lakers’ previous game against the Atlanta Hawks because of illness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
The Vermont property gave Robbins an opportunity to address something she had missed in Massachusetts: a dedicated place where her children could spend time with friends.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
They had missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, and they were about to part with four highly regarded prospects expected to be at the center of their rebuild.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
As he spoke, mothers in the back rows swayed from side to side, hugging exhausted toddlers who had missed nap time.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
That evening, Scythe Curie came and filled her in on all she had missed.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
