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mishap

[mis-hap, mis-hap] / ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp /


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Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Blake's night was over shortly after as he limped from the field and Leeds hit back following a similar defensive mishap at the other end.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The mishap drew fresh scrutiny that exposed other shortcomings in the 737s and long-distance 787 Dreamliners rolling off its assembly lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

NASA’s report on Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test cited “confusion over roles” and “lack of trust,” declaring it a Type A mishap.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Naturally, she did not mention the little mishap.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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