mistake
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Aside from China, in Miami he benefited from a better strategy call by Mercedes to beat Lando Norris, Suzuka was the safety car and Canada saw McLaren's mistake and George Russell retire.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The newly installed governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, is determined not to repeat Mr. Walz’s mistake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“There was this fear of making a mistake — air quotes — that would lead to two Republicans in the runoff.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Here, BBC Sport looks how each club was affected and lists every mistake at the end of the article.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I had made the mistake the night before of feeding them beefsteak scraps from the banquet.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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