false move
Example Sentences
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I can’t think about my job or how my body looks when I’m gripping the bar with all my strength, one false move away from hurtling to the mat.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2023
But be careful: One false move could let your opponents strike it rich.
From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022
His only false move may have been granting Lucas’ merchandising rights rather than a raise when “American Graffiti” became a hit.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022
One false move can trap a franchise for decades.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021
One false move would’ve stopped any chances of a come up.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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