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mistake

[mi-steyk] / mɪˈsteɪk /




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The mistake we’re making isn’t falling for headlines—they’ll eventually be right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He called the order a mistake, saying it could be a first step toward a federal licensing requirement for AI models.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

But make no mistake, sales growth in line with the industry is top of the list for Honeywell Aerospace as it approaches independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It wasn't until he saw Tiamat slinking down the aisle that he realized what a major mistake it was to let his emotions get out of hand.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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