miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
has missed
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present perfectof miss (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Arsenal have had campaigns seriously affected by injury, but Guimaraes has missed just 16 Premier League games since he signed for Newcastle in 2022.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
To be sure, fewer critics today are alleging that Apple has missed the “AI boat,” since AI stocks’ valuations have fallen significantly over the last couple of months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
Leading scorer Kelsey Plum has missed two long stretches with injury issues, but the biggest headache for the team for much of the season has been its poor defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
In fact, in the 96-year history of the World Cup, no one has missed more penalties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
This is the first day of school he has missed, and I wonder if it has anything to do with the meeting.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
