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makes a mistake



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How adults respond when a child makes a mistake may be especially important in shaping future patterns of thought and emotion.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

Beginning this summer, the first time a taxpayer makes a mistake on their taxes, the IRS won’t charge them a penalty.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

“When he makes a mistake, how quickly can he recover? What’s his range in the open field? What’s the speed differential? All those things are things we’re looking through on just about everybody out there.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2026

When a drone pilot makes a mistake, the effects can be disastrous.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

Sidney’s never makes a mistake, he said to himself.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick



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