blunder
Example Sentences
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"Then I was met by undercover police. I knew I'd made an absolute blunder."
From BBC
David Widawsky, director of the World Resources Institute, called the move a “strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return.”
From Los Angeles Times
Areola's blunder handed Forest their decisive penalty in the 89th minute.
From Barron's
Nancy's appointment was one of the greatest blunders Celtic have made in their history.
From BBC
The Education Ministry lodged a formal complaint with police and launched an internal inquiry to establish how the blunder took place.
From Barron's
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