mishap
Example Sentences
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“Despite any finger pointing internally following this mishap, this is not the fault of any hard-working employees,” he continued.
The Speed epic walkabouts have not been without mishaps, like in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.
From BBC
But the nature of the market is that the risk of a mishap is never truly defeated, only contained.
From Barron's
The world’s largest pilots union told the FAA in October that such events call into question whether “a suitable process” is in place to respond to unexpected rocket mishaps.
From Salon
Connoisseurs of robotic vacuums say cheaper, fancier competitors have run circles around the brand, which became better known for mishaps than clean floors.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
