misstep

Example Sentences

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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

As for Wayne Rooney, I'll forgive him that one misstep.

From BBC • May 6, 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

That represents a 8.7% annual increase at the midpoint, further suggesting that the weak start to the year might be a temporary misstep.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“They make the most uncommon noises, not unlike a person crying. No, your visit to this graveyard was a misstep, sir. Somewhere the child you seek awaits you, but he is not here.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman