mistakes
Example Sentences
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There have been baffling late-game breakdowns and avoidable mistakes, which inevitably leads to questions for the new head coach, Kyle Whittingham, fresh in from Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The mistakes revealed recently are typical because of "the speed and flexibility with which people operate," Robinson wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Both parties are trying to remedy mistakes of elections past in the hopes of winning over the Gen Z vote, launching targeted recruitment efforts, hiring more young people and leaning into social media.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The potential explanations for this staggering drop-off include a nagging shoulder injury, Maye’s decision-making, and his cratering confidence—which only leads to more mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
I’m almost certain I made mistakes, but given everything that’s going on, I think I did pretty well.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
