mishap
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The National Election Commission apologised after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran out of ballot papers in an unprecedented mishap blamed on a failure to anticipate turnout.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Although many crashed or collided with robot brethren, Lightning avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in 50 minutes, 26 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
To do it right, brands need to be among the first to pounce on a potentially viral mishap, said Allen Adamson, co-founder of marketing consultancy Metaforce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"If people asked what had happened, I would joke about a shaving mishap rather than admit the real reason."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
She would sulk, then go find a new stalk, and the same mishap would repeat.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
Vocabulary lists containing mishap
Power Prefix: mis-
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