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