slipup

Example Sentences

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“The next several weeks will be key — one major slipup could impact greatly prices moving forward.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

Due to some sort of slipup in the production room, Dokoupil thought he was instead pivoting to the embattled Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Moore had one slipup midway through the third quarter when he had the ball stripped near the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2023

These operatives are taking advantage of a minor slipup by administrators in a long-standing feud.

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023

But Dasch knew that any little slipup, such as revealing that he had been a member of a labor union, would mean "curtains."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple