misstep
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It’s more often due to a sudden misstep, like tripping over a crack in the sidewalk or stepping off an unforeseen curb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
That imbalance is precisely why “Supergirl” being a flagrant misstep is such a disappointment.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Communications professionals, previously relegated to the periphery, are now front and center in the C-suite, partly emboldened by CEOs’ fears that even the smallest misstep can swiftly balloon into a corporate disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
No matter how careful I am, eventually I’ll make another misstep.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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