mistake
Example Sentences
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But I’m also cautious about repeating the mistake of Ben Bernanke, who as Federal Reserve chairman in 2007 told the world the financial system was insulated from subprime mortgage failures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The minister told me a leadership contest now would be a mistake, adding "he is the most astonishing adaptor and survivor".
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“It’s better to make mistakes trying to understand something than not to try at all. The chances of making a mistake are enormous in a film, no matter how good your intentions are.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“They see the repeated tests, and the conclusion most people are drawing is that bonds simply can’t break lower from here. That’s exactly where the mistake is,” Perz said.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
He made the mistake of crouching and pretending to stalk one of the chicks.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing mistake
"The Experiment" and "Superstition"
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