mishap
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However, Clear Street analyst Greg Pendy sees the Blue Origin mishap as an opportunity for Rocket Lab to seize market share.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The National Election Commission apologised after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran out of ballot papers in an unprecedented mishap blamed on a failure to anticipate turnout.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite the mishap, Mercedes officials, confident in their new talent, announced him as their newest driver the next day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Although many crashed or collided with robot brethren, Lightning avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in 50 minutes, 26 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
There is only one minor mishap of sorts, one unexpected occurrence.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing mishap
Power Prefix: mis-
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