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

His advice is to notify the preparer about the mistake and ask for an explanation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

As beautiful as this book is, worthy of the finest coffee table, it would be a mistake to call it a hagiography.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

“You will not make the same mistake again, will you, cadets?” he asked.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin