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mishap

[mis-hap, mis-hap] / ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp /


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Despite the mishap, Mercedes officials, confident in their new talent, announced him as their newest driver the next day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The team was able to make light of the mishap.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Days after the friendly fire mishap, he and his unit were tasked with clearing bunkers on foot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

I have gotten through a week at The Maids without mishap, injury, or insurrection.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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