misstep

Example Sentences

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He was detained for a year, as his attorneys and family were hesitant to post bail, fearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention or deportation, a travesty already enough for one misstep.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Another Plan 2 graduate, Chris Hinchliff said the decision to freeze the repayment threshold was a "misstep" and urged the government to "get on and deal with this" before the next general election.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He will never admit to a single misstep.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Each quality misstep raises the risk that consumers allocate more spend to Lululemon’s competitors, the analysts added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

“They make the most uncommon noises, not unlike a person crying. No, your visit to this graveyard was a misstep, sir. Somewhere the child you seek awaits you, but he is not here.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman