misstep

Example Sentences

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Nobody ever wants trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, but there’s a special sting when a small tax misstep causes a big headache.

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

They went very slowly, for Robin’s crutches tapped an alarm when he made haste, and the least misstep would have sent him clattering down.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli