overshoot

Words with a similar base: overshoot

'overshoot'

[overshoot.n.01] as in: an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

'overshoot'

[overshoot.v.01] as in: shoot beyond or over (a target)

'overshoot'

[overshoot.v.02] as in: aim too high

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Examples:
The plan overshoots its aim