mistake

Example Sentences

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“When he makes a mistake, how quickly can he recover? What’s his range in the open field? What’s the speed differential? All those things are things we’re looking through on just about everybody out there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Now that I’ve laid out my budgeting baggage, we want to hear from you: What’s the biggest money mistake you’ve ever made?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Both Toto Wolff and Russell, at least outwardly, questioned whether McLaren were making a mistake last year in their 'let them race' policy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Too embarrassed to admit his mistake, he ends up pretending to tape their conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I vow never to make that mistake again.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller