slipup

Example Sentences

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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

The Owls suffered an unexpected slipup with an early home loss to Bryant and lost to then-No.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023

The slipup involving his dad’s name prompted a smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

We nodded, and I felt a rush of relief that Elliot had successfully saved us from my slipup.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin