mix up

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United Airlines helped re-route Calderón to Nicaragua — and the airline did bump up his seat to first class to make up for the mix-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The breed mix-up has also thrown a wrench in the prosecution’s case against Godfrey Jalale, a 64-year-old retired military officer who had been Chakwera’s deputy chief of staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Labuschagne was run out for 37 in a mix-up with Alex Carey.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

When asked to comment on the apparent mix-up, a Groq spokesperson referred to the company’s blog post, which they said “includes the factual terms of the agreement.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Washington must have been angry about the mix-up.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen