make a mistake
Example Sentences
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When people fail or make a mistake, they can become very emotional and blame the new culture and country.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
If you stay on your line you can't make a mistake, but he showed maturity and bravery.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“He didn’t make a mistake in North Africa. When Eisenhower challenges Stagg, he says, ‘This man never got it wrong.’
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
His passion for the profession eventually buckled under the weight of mandatory overtime and pressure to never make a mistake, Axelsson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
That’s something Dana didn’t have to worry about on her big day: a vlogger in the audience waiting for her to make a mistake so he can blab about it to millions of followers.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
