mishap
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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
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
“Did our stalwart adventurer have a mishap? Did his clever tongue finally betray him?”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing mishap
Power Prefix: mis-
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 3
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