Examples of 'missed the target' in a sentence

Meaning of "missed the target"

The phrase 'missed the target' is used metaphorically to convey a failure or lack of success in achieving a desired goal or outcome. It suggests that the person or entity did not attain the expected or intended result, falling short of expectations or standards. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as sports, business, or personal endeavors, to describe instances of failure, disappointment, or underperformance

How to use "missed the target" in a sentence

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missed the target
We missed the target that day we relaxed.
But quite a few missed the target.
You missed the target completely.
The first attack missed the target.
Tom missed the target.
But as usual he completely missed the target.
Place behind missed the target by a few inches.
You escaped death because he missed the target.
We all missed the target.
We know that neither bullet missed the target.
Harju missed the target.
No wonder the contract missed the target.
They missed the target.
Oh it looks like you missed the target.
It missed the target and hit an unoccupied house nearby.

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I have never missed the target.
Separatists missed the target and damaged the premises of a neighbouring house of a local resident.
As usual you missed the target.
Around one in five governments state explicitly that they have missed the target.
But the helicopter missed the target area.
The assailant missed the target and was later taken into custody by Australian authorities.
On this occasion he missed the target.
And missed the target.
I know of a time when you never missed the target.
No wonder he missed the target so often.
They started shooting at me but all bullets missed the target.
All of them missed the target.
The chisel went in seven times and never once missed the target.
Missiles missed the target.
However, the ironical criticism has missed the target.
We have missed the target.
Africa excluding North Africa missed the target.
Beckett missed the target.
It's fortunate that the bullet missed the target.
Never missed the target.
I think Sandeep Singh missed the target.
The bomb missed the target and there were no injuries.
It was quite scary and I missed the target completely.
He missed the target and dropped right into my Alfa Romeo.
Luckily he missed the target.
I dread to say it, but a good deal of it has missed the target.
Someone missed the target.
However, the other two shots missed the target.
I had missed the target.
We sent in our drones, they missed the target.
Kory missed the target.
If not, you might have missed the target.
Nilakanta Sharma missed the target by few inches in one of the combined Indian raids.
So not only we did not solve the problem, but we missed the target.
The two lightning snakes missed the target at the same time.

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