mistake
Example Sentences
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His advice is to notify the preparer about the mistake and ask for an explanation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“Like this could be the biggest mistake we’ve ever made.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The British pair, who won bronze at last year's World Championships, missed out on a medal at the Winter Olympics last month because of a costly mistake in their free dance routine.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“I left to another part of Lebanon the last war and I regretted it. I won’t make the same mistake, and I trust the men who are fighting the Israelis,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
His eyes widened a moment later, realizing too late his mistake.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
