misstep

Example Sentences

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The misstep means Apple will "likely be cautious about moving quickly into related areas such as smart glasses", said Wood.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He was detained for a year, as his attorneys and family were hesitant to post bail, fearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention or deportation, a travesty already enough for one misstep.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Even the slightest misstep made me feel like I was about to careen out of control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

It’s more about the winners and losers, while the stock market is quick to punish any misstep.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

However, she had already made a false start with Dante’s Inferno and had to abandon reading it partway through, and she did not want to repeat this misstep with the Hesperus.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood