misstep

Example Sentences

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That now looks a colossal misstep from the Scottish champions, given the bargain McGinn has proved to be south of the border.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Each is taxed differently, and a misstep can mean an unexpected tax bill, said Bruce Brumberg, co-founder of mystockoptions.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

What was that first big mistake or misstep that you made in those early years that you still think about?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He’s referring to the launch of a controversial drug called Aduhelm, which turned out to be a tremendous misstep for Biogen.

From Barron's • May 14, 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