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miscue

[mis-kyoo] / mɪsˈkju /
NOUN
error
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Mitchell's miscue to mid-on after tea was a donation of a second wicket.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

That unfortunate miscue opened the door for the Royals to win the state title.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

Alick Athanaze, who made 21, was the only wicket to fall when he attempted to loft a James Neesham delivery over mid-on only to miscue and be caught by Daryl Mitchell running back.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025

In fact, a defensive miscue might even have turned the tide for the entire series.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025

At the same time, the exertion required to maintain a high rate makes the physical pain all the more devastating and therefore the likelihood of a miscue greater.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

Reece James: Saw a miscued effort saved in the first half but gradually grew into the game and helped Chelsea gain control.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Shimron Hetmyer was dropped at mid-on by Corbin Bosch off the next delivery, but lasted only two more when he miscued to midwicket where Maharaj snapped up the catch.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

He was caught off a Cameron Green no-ball on 22, then edged and miscued the same bowler.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026

Smith also top-edged Green over the slips when he had 30 and, on 34, miscued a pull that just evaded mid-on.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

And Copley—Simon judged others by himself—would be sure to make the most of his grievance with her over a parental stratagem that had miscued!

From The Monk of Hambleton by Armstrong Livingston

They took three wickets in the powerplay, including Archer having the dangerous George Munsey and number three Brandon McMullen miscuing pulls in a lively opening spell of three overs, but Berrington countered impressively.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026

The opener was caught after miscuing a Liam Livingstone full toss in the 30th over but by that stage only a further 85 runs were needed.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025

Declan Rice, possibly West Ham’s best player this season, was at fault for the equalizer after miscuing his attempted headed clearance from a cross into the center of the area.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022

Vilas goes, holing out to Moeen on the backward square leg boundary after miscuing a shorter ball.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 14, 2016

Vilas c Moeen b Broad 26, South Africa 225-7 Vilas goes, holing out to Moeen on the backward square leg boundary after miscuing a shorter ball.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 14, 2016




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