mishap

Example Sentences

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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

After a newsworthy mishap, his agent advises him to lie low, which is impossible for him to do; there is no itch he won’t scratch, and no good advice he’ll actually follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"We are correcting those mistakes. Today, we are formally declaring a Type A mishap and ensuring leadership accountability so situations like this never reoccur."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

But another mishap occurred during the free dance when one of Fournier Beaudry's skates got caught in her dress and they finished second.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Guided more by her intuition than by her knowledge of things or by logic, Clara managed to reach her daughter’s school without mishap.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende