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misstep

[mis-step] / mɪsˈstɛp /


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Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

I would imagine she knows that no single outcome is guaranteed and there is no way to live a life totally insulated from regret or misstep.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

They’re stumbling through choreography, rehearsing and laughing with each misstep.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

While the reasons for his dismissal aren’t clear, his appointment appears to be another misstep by the board, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

I took a misstep and stumbled over a root, my rifle sliding to my side.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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