misstep

Example Sentences

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While the reasons for his dismissal aren’t clear, his appointment appears to be another misstep by the board, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But the company made a big strategic misstep, experts say, by focusing on mainstream routes instead of winning over customers who were looking to fly out of underserved locations.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

That represents a 8.7% annual increase at the midpoint, further suggesting that the weak start to the year might be a temporary misstep.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

There wasn’t one misstep or a single failure that led to the tragedy that will forever haunt Frank Perez.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It was his first misstep, but how to make him see it without wounding his fledgling confidence?

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin