mishap

Example Sentences

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Perhaps Hollywood's publicists have told their stars to play it straight to avoid any viral mishaps in the social media age.

From BBC

Since then, the skater has shortened her dress to avoid any further mishaps.

From Barron's

The mishaps during a run-through that the US space agency calls a "wet dress rehearsal" dashed hopes that the mission around the Moon could launch as soon as Sunday.

From Barron's

One day a mishap while shooting a stunt that relies on DeMarr’s power for a movie leaves the fictional version of Gad trapped inside him.

From Los Angeles Times

“Yes. He’s upstairs, dealing with a room service mishap. They’re a bit short-staffed here.”

From Literature