miscue

Example Sentences

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But after England captain Ben Stokes induced a miscue from Conway, the end came quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

While Stokes was tight, Carse leaked 26 runs from three overs and gave way to Tongue, who enticed Head into a miscue to Crawley at deep square leg.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

If past is prologue, he will overreach in response to this week’s peace proffer, rejecting what many in his entourage would view as an attractive exit from a strategic miscue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 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