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misstep

[mis-step] / mɪsˈstɛp /


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“There’s a lot of potential for misstep here,” said Debra Taylor, managing partner and chief tax strategist at Carson Wealth in Franklin Lakes, N.J.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Volunteers fear any misstep while assisting voters could get them in trouble, Chavez-Camacho said.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

In an age when any misstep could go viral, model behavior means being more self-aware than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

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

One misstep and I might lose my nerve.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry


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