misstep
Example Sentences
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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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