misstep

Example Sentences

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As for Wayne Rooney, I'll forgive him that one misstep.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The effect instead is one of claustrophobia, an especially embarrassing misstep when it comes to a work about liberation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

That represents a 8.7% annual increase at the midpoint, further suggesting that the weak start to the year might be a temporary misstep.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

There wasn’t one misstep or a single failure that led to the tragedy that will forever haunt Frank Perez.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Courtney is able to make the initial misstep of Cheryl Moody’s—going off with Brandon—fathomable.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove