misstep

Example Sentences

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That now looks a colossal misstep from the Scottish champions, given the bargain McGinn has proved to be south of the border.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Communications professionals, previously relegated to the periphery, are now front and center in the C-suite, partly emboldened by CEOs’ fears that even the smallest misstep can swiftly balloon into a corporate disaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

What was that first big mistake or misstep that you made in those early years that you still think about?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But the company made a big strategic misstep, experts say, by focusing on mainstream routes instead of winning over customers who were looking to fly out of underserved locations.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

I can see his every misstep, every considered lie, every return to truth.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson