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missing a beat

missing a beat is the present participle and gerund of miss a beat.

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What is missing a beat the present participle and gerund of?
Missing a beat is the present participle and gerund of miss a beat.

Words near missing a beat in the dictionary

  1. missileproof
  2. missilery
  3. missiles
  4. missilry
  5. missing
  6. missing a beat
  7. missing a trick
  8. missing boundary
  9. missing fire
  10. missing heritability
  11. missing in action

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