misstep
Example Sentences
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Despite the occasional misstep, including wearing a Nazi uniform at a costume party, the prince became hugely popular, especially after front-line military service in Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
I would imagine she knows that no single outcome is guaranteed and there is no way to live a life totally insulated from regret or misstep.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
Too easy to make a misstep when you don’t know what you’re doing.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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