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mistake

[mi-steyk] / mɪˈsteɪk /




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Pratt’s first mistake was thinking that Angelenos wanted a campaign of wanton rage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His mistake is one people often make, not apologizing when the only right thing to do is apologize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Booking more than eight months in advance — a mistake many travellers make — or waiting until too close to departure can both result in higher prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His defence said this was a "genuine mistake" and no foreign crew were aboard.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

My one-second mistake would cause the North and South to never fully reconcile in the aftermath of the Civil War.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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