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The addition of Johnson will provide further options for an attack that has misfired in recent weeks, but the late saga around McNeil will have done little to ease concern.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Golden State has misfired from 3-point range — a team featuring three shooters with 200 or more 3-pointers in Curry, Thompson and Jordan Poole — and been sloppy taking care of the ball.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

He also has misfired on four field goals - his most misses since 2012.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2016

ISM Manufacturing Survey America's manufacturing engine has misfired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2012

That bomb has misfired, or I'm a Prussian.

From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles