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We missed the bus, but they didn't.
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Narrator
We missed the bus, but they didn't.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Try to leave earlier to avoid missing the bus.
Describing Habits
We usually catch the bus, but today we were late.
Asking About Others
Did you all make it to the meeting on time?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we had left on time, we wouldn't have missed the bus.
Rephrased versions
Formal
We were unable to board the bus, unlike them.
Casual
We missed the bus, but they got it.
Simpler English
The bus left without us, but not them.
Phrases to learn
missed the bus
To fail to catch the bus.