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mishap

[mis-hap, mis-hap] / ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp /


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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 team was able to make light of the mishap.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

The two youngsters didn’t know where to put themselves, and nor did Julius, at this embarrassing mishap.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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