miscue

Example Sentences

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Stokes enticed O'Rourke to miscue and then came a moment of controversy.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

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

A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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