misstep

Example Sentences

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The misstep means Apple will "likely be cautious about moving quickly into related areas such as smart glasses", said Wood.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It could be an expensive misstep to scale up a robot army to meet rush-hour demand in a city only to see many of those vehicles sit idle during nonpeak times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

It’s more about the winners and losers, while the stock market is quick to punish any misstep.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

It sounds like a misstep causing a tumble into a dark and dangerous crevasse, which is exactly what has happened.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti