misstep
Example Sentences
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They’re stumbling through choreography, rehearsing and laughing with each misstep.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
As for Wayne Rooney, I'll forgive him that one misstep.
From BBC • May 6, 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
His marriage had been something of a misstep as well.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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