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That single dim bulb that is my brain misfired this weekend, sending me off to re-read and view The City of Ember when all the while Alicia Potter was already busy with her review.

Archive 2008-10-01 Roger Sutton 2008

That single dim bulb that is my brain misfired this weekend, sending me off to re-read and view The City of Ember when all the while Alicia Potter was already busy with her review.

Lights Out Roger Sutton 2008

Savard had a rough opening period when he failed to lift the puck over a sprawling Miller into an empty net and misfired from the right side of an open net with 6 1/2 minutes to play, dribbling the puck into the crease.

USATODAY.com 2008

The Blazers also misfired from the foul line, connecting on just

NBA - National Basketball Association - Denver vs. Portland 2002

Although James was successfully able to body up Duncan for that stretch, the double-teams had an effect as San Antonio misfired from the perimeter.

National Basketball Association - Sonics vs. Spurs 2002

But the flashy point guard misfired from the line and Robinson again converted two shots from the line, sealing the victory with 18 seconds remaining.

National Basketball Association - Rockets vs. Suns 2000

Janeth Arcain misfired on a 3-pointer for the Comets, but

Women's National Basketball Association - New York vs. Houston 2000

What probably happened was this: When the first shell "misfired," its wad got stuck in the barrel, and when the shot from the second shell ran into it, the pressure bulged the barrel.

Outdoor Skills - Hunting Q&A 1999

Then right before half we had a chance to get it to a one score game. ... we kind of misfired a little as far as the receiver and quarterback on the same page and kid made a great play and intercepted it.

unknown title 2009

After Mark Sanchez misfired another third-down pass—one intended for tight end Dustin Keller, who had two defenders on him—receiver Santonio Holmes stood all alone waving his arms.

Jets Get Best of Giants in a Sloppy Matchup Chris Herring 2011