misstep
Example Sentences
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Despite the occasional misstep, including wearing a Nazi uniform at a costume party, the prince became hugely popular, especially after front-line military service in Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
It’s more often due to a sudden misstep, like tripping over a crack in the sidewalk or stepping off an unforeseen curb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
I was trawling through every detail in my mind, every possible misstep, until I caught myself.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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