misstep

Example Sentences

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The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

And then, on a whim—in a misstep that they would later come to regret—they called Wilkins and Franklin to come and have a look.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee