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  • plural of mistake.
  • present tense form of mistake (3rd person singular).

mistakes





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Mistakes are in the DNA of the U.S.A.:

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

"Mistakes can happen, it was just highlighted a lot more because we lost the Ashes. I think he will be fine, and I think he'll learn a lot."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Mistakes prove costly for the Rams in a season-ending 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC title game that shatters their Super Bowl hopes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Mistakes burn brighter than the good things I do.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko



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