mishap
Example Sentences
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The mishaps during a run-through that the US space agency calls a "wet dress rehearsal" dashed hopes that the mission around the Moon could launch as soon as Sunday.
From Barron's
One day a mishap while shooting a stunt that relies on DeMarr’s power for a movie leaves the fictional version of Gad trapped inside him.
From Los Angeles Times
“Yes. He’s upstairs, dealing with a room service mishap. They’re a bit short-staffed here.”
From Literature
The skaters all display an almost superhuman ability to smile through adversity—the occasional flop, a mishap with a costume, a bad ruling.
“Despite any finger pointing internally following this mishap, this is not the fault of any hard-working employees,” he continued.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
