misfire
verb (used without object)
(of a rifle or gun or of a bullet or shell) to fail to fire or explode.
has been misfiring
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present perfect progressiveof misfire (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Still, perception — pun intended — is everything and the Storm believe their new building partly explains why the offense has been misfiring.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
Other than Marcus Rashford, although even he has been misfiring recently, is there a single player United fans would really be disappointed to lose?
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2019
Costa, who has been misfiring of late, took his chance in the 53rd minute and powered in a header -- his 50th Premier League goal -- after a corner and one-two between Fabregas and Hazard.
From Reuters ● Apr. 25, 2017
However, the big-serving American has been misfiring ever since, suffering an early exit to compatriot Steve Johnson last week in Washington, followed by another shock loss in Toronto.
From Reuters ● Aug. 5, 2014
Talented all-rounder Sohag Gazi has been misfiring recently.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2014
