somehow miss

Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words

Indicates missing something in an unexpected or unexplainable way.

missADVERB + miss

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somehow

Examples (10)

  • The bullet somehow missed his heart.
  • I don't know how, but I somehow missed the exit on the highway.
  • Despite being right in front of him, he somehow missed the subtle warning sign.
  • She prepared for weeks, yet somehow missed a crucial detail in the presentation.
  • The email was sent to everyone, but he somehow missed it.
  • We were looking right at the address, and still somehow missed the house number.
  • He somehow always misses the point when we discuss serious topics.
  • It's strange how I somehow missed her call even though my phone was next to me.
  • The artist's intention was clear, but many viewers somehow missed the underlying message.
  • Despite the clear instructions, the new intern somehow missed a vital step in the process.