missed out; missing out; misses out
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
The testing, which varies in length depending on the study, was held at the center so seniors don’t miss out on playing dominoes, exercising and having lunch with their friends.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Despite widespread critical praise for her turn in Challengers, Zendaya also missed out on what would have been her first-ever Best Actress Oscar nomination.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Though both were nominated for their acting and writing, the pair missed out at top honors, replaced by their international brethren.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ferrari missed out on its first constructors’ championship since 2008 by just 14 points, while Hamilton is still searching for a record-breaking eighth world title.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
The testing, which varies in length depending on the study, was held at the center so seniors don’t miss out on playing dominoes, exercising and having lunch with their friends.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Despite widespread critical praise for her turn in Challengers, Zendaya also missed out on what would have been her first-ever Best Actress Oscar nomination.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Though both were nominated for their acting and writing, the pair missed out at top honors, replaced by their international brethren.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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