mishap
Example Sentences
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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
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is requiring Blue Origin to conduct a "mishap investigation" after the space company's New Glenn rocket failed to deliver a communications satellite into the correct orbit.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 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
To do it right, brands need to be among the first to pounce on a potentially viral mishap, said Allen Adamson, co-founder of marketing consultancy Metaforce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
I'm very sorry to hear about your mishap, but I hope you're not too put out to be spending the night here in Moscombe.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Vocabulary lists containing mishap
Power Prefix: mis-
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