How to Use miss a beat in a Sentence
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Ramos missed more than a month after sustaining a right quad injury in mid-May but hasn’t missed a beat since returning on June 28, hitting four homers in his last seven games.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
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With the hair setting a high standard, artist Krystal Dawn ensured the makeup didn’t miss a beat, painting an underwater portrait in shimmery white, baby blue and royal blue hues over Madix’s eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
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The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 2026
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
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Debuting in 2025 and not missing a beat in its 2026 second season, the medical drama is the very first TV show to capture the post-pandemic era of America.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
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