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mistake

[mi-steyk] / mɪˈsteɪk /




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Appeared in the May 6, 2026, print edition as 'Another Marty Makary Mistake'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Her latest book, My Favourite Mistake, is no different.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

Also, she taught Paul how to use “the voice,” which I think will turn out to be a Big Mistake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024

“I’m really sorry for him and obviously his team. Mistake on my behalf. I feel frustrated for obviously wrecking our car and his car as well.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

The difference involves what I came to think of, rather unfairly, as Holmberg’s Mistake.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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