mistake

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“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

His advice is to notify the preparer about the mistake and ask for an explanation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Both Toto Wolff and Russell, at least outwardly, questioned whether McLaren were making a mistake last year in their 'let them race' policy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Like this could be the biggest mistake we’ve ever made.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“There is no mistake, Corrie,” he said as he emerged.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom