mistake

Example Sentences

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It can be daunting for women to admit it was a mistake to buy into the tradwife lifestyle, especially after being warned by feminists of the risks.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Meet Mick Cronin’s nightmare, a 7-foot-3 indictment of his embattled program, a monumental mistake that has spent three weeks eating at the heart of even the most dedicated Bruin loyalists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

They were as shocked as the wider world and Orie now thinks that was a mistake and he should have been more open with how he was feeling.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But it’s a mistake to ignore that the fourth competitor is already here and delivering for Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But then she remembered how she had signed for the flowers and chocolates by mistake.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood