misstep

Example Sentences

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What was that first big mistake or misstep that you made in those early years that you still think about?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He’s referring to the launch of a controversial drug called Aduhelm, which turned out to be a tremendous misstep for Biogen.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But the company made a big strategic misstep, experts say, by focusing on mainstream routes instead of winning over customers who were looking to fly out of underserved locations.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

This is a strange misstep, for Mr. Stuttard is impressively well-versed in scholarship about the ancient world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“They make the most uncommon noises, not unlike a person crying. No, your visit to this graveyard was a misstep, sir. Somewhere the child you seek awaits you, but he is not here.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman