I missed them both. vs I miss them both.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I missed them both' is past tense and indicates that you missed both of them in the past. 'I miss them both' is present tense and indicates that you currently miss both of them.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you missed both of them in the past.

"I missed them both."

This phrase is used to express that you missed both of the mentioned entities in the past. It refers to a past event where you were unable to see or meet both of them.

Examples:

I missed them both when they left for their trip.
She missed them both at the party last night.

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I missed them both.
I missed you both so much.
I missed you both at breakfast.
I missed the births of both my girls.
And you can see the red dots, in this particular patient's case, were finger sticks, which would have missed both ends.
I guess what I'm getting at is I missed you both so bad.
He later missed both the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics through injury, and retired in late 2006 because of the persistent injury problems.
The opportunity to overhaul the EU budget and to leave behind the antiquated system has, I believe, been missed both by the Commission and the Council.
This guy's missed people both times.
This guy's missed people both times.
It is not a country among the "most wanted", however, although in the past I made QSO with other DXpeditions from the island of Malpelo, I missed the confirmation, both LoTW and QSL card.
Dev's mum told us that he missed you both.
Well, you missed us both.
But I think we both missed a great opportunity here.
I know you both missed your flights, but the servers crashed.
So they've both missed the car, the first obstacle.
Both... we both missed you.
Consequently, both artists missed a scheduled performance at Toronto's Monster Mash festival.
'We started out near Marble Arch in West London. 'But we both missed the East End.
The destroyer Onslow fired a pair of torpedoes at Kronprinz at a range of 7,300 m (24,000 ft), though both missed.
Missed you too, both of you.

Alternatives:

I missed both of them.
I missed them both dearly.
I missed them both so much.
I missed them both terribly.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you currently miss both of them.

"I miss them both."

This phrase is used to express that you currently miss both of the mentioned entities. It refers to a feeling of longing or desire to see or be with both of them.

Examples:

I miss them both since they moved away.
He misses them both every day.

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I miss them both.
And the worst part is, like, I miss them both, you know?
I know you, don't miss them both.
We miss them both very much, but I think if anyone would try this beautiful place out.
I miss both of you so much I could die.
And I miss you both more than I can say.
I miss both my parents, but there's something about a mom, you know?
If you are real fans of this trilogy can not miss both in your collection.
And... and I m... I miss you both.
How the hell did you manage to miss both buses?
Miss Ravillious will cover both Accessories and Fashion.
I'll miss you both, especially if your plane goes down.
I'll miss you both, especially if your plane goes down.
I do miss... both of ee.
We are located right between the 2 major areas that you will not want to miss - both World Heritage Sites - magnificent Palace Schoenbrunn and the enchanting Old Town.
I know, we both miss him.
Still, I'm sure you both miss her sometimes.
We both miss him so much.
This would therefore mean that Swedish citizens would miss out both on maintenance for their children and on the right to half of the assets owned jointly with their spouses.
Both shots miss and hit the olive oil can.
You and I both know Miss Palmer isn't here, Karokaro.

Alternatives:

I am missing both of them.
I long for them both.
I yearn for them both.
I wish I could see them both.
I am longing to see them both.

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