mistake
Example Sentences
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Defence solicitor Paul Anderson said the offence had been a "genuine mistake" and that no foreign crewmen were aboard.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
By allowing its primary cinematic output to be devalued, Pixar sold off its imagination and lowered its artistic standards — a mistake the studio is still struggling to come back from.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“The impression I came away with was, that was a big mistake to do, and ridiculous and stupid,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
If the signature doesn't match or is missing, the voter is notified and has until two days before the election is certified to fix the mistake.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Less like he was a mistake, a one-off that no one could explain.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Vocabulary lists containing mistake
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