made a mistake
Example Sentences
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After visiting São Paulo’s wild capybaras, I wondered if the rodents had made a mistake by moving to the big city.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
If she made a mistake, they argue, it must have been because outsiders took advantage of her kindness.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The meaning I glean from your words is this: It’s not so much that you yearn for him romantically and fear you made a mistake simply because your life is empty without him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
It sparked a flame of doubt in his parents' minds: "Had our clinic made a mistake?"
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Somebody fouled up, Bull. That’s all. They obviously think they made a mistake or they wouldn’t be giving you a squadron. Just keep your nose clean and don’t go terrorizing corporals in the latrine.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
