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

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

The Bears had a slipup against No. 19 BYU, but are still among the favorites to win the Big 12.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022

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