howler
Example Sentences
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Guehi's mishap is among the most obvious examples of a pure defensive howler, and clearly should cancel any offside.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The real howler, though, is Netflix’s claim that it’s acting now on some uncannily fine-toothed financial appraisal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The home side rode their luck against in-form Villa, who hit the woodwork twice before Mohamed Salah scored his 250th goal for the club following a howler from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
On occasion those offering a majority opinion screech like howler monkeys.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2025
Shriek like a howler monkey, and start slapping myself like I’d gone wild and maybe see if I could scare them away.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
