mishap

Example Sentences

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"If people asked what had happened, I would joke about a shaving mishap rather than admit the real reason."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

A Type A mishap is the most severe category of failure for the agency.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The agency said in its statement: "While there were no injuries and the mission regained control prior to docking, this highest-level classification designation recognises there was potential for a significant mishap."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The case file mishap wasn’t just a problem for Jasmine.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater