It appears a bomb fell short of its target.

easier to move, harder to find, more lethal, able to strike long distances in short times.

appears to be on a mend.

We fell a few hundred short of our target of 5,000 total observations, but the engagement and excitement of large family groups, and dozens of school children participating in the activity together, more than make up for a few less data points.

lost its lock on its original target.

I did my best, but fell a little short. To me, that's more important than the handshake.