made a mistake
Example Sentences
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“You need to accept that you made a mistake, and it’s not very pleasant,” he said to explain the hesitancy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Unless you actually set out to defraud the insurer, the company may not cancel your coverage even if you made a mistake on your application.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
The St. Bernard Parish district attorney’s office admitted in a 2021 statement that the office had made a mistake in prosecuting him.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
She said that her party leader had "made a mistake", adding "we've all done it and got flak."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
So maybe her grandmother had made a mistake.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
