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The phrase "a poor fit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something does not match or align well with something else, such as a job candidate with a position or a product with a market.
Example: "After reviewing the candidate's qualifications, it became clear that he was a poor fit for the role we were trying to fill."
Alternatives: "not suitable" or "incompatible."
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Parsons was a poor fit.
Nothing overcomes a poor fit.
A poor fit can lead to pressure sores, which can become infected and painful.
The rabbinate's expectations, however, are a poor fit with the United States.
Newly manufactured rocket segments were often attached to older ones, almost guaranteeing a poor fit.
Ms. Ferraro proved a poor fit and left Disney in February.
But Trump's aggressive approach seems a poor fit for the complexity of the current fight.
The biggest issue I see with homeowners' exterior doors is a poor fit.
A poor fit, the founders concluded, and they pursued the opportunity no further.
Holes at the toes, of course, indicate a poor fit (or drastic need for toenail clipping).
The match was a poor fit, causing eBay to record a massive write-down in 2007.
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