misspeak

Example Sentences

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“That includes speaking out forcefully against inappropriate statements and even correcting our own statements when we misspeak or when our words are taken out of context,” he posted.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2023

“I didn’t misspeak with the current law in Virginia,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2022

Mr. McAuliffe also told the outlet he did not misspeak during a Sept. 28 debate with his Republican opponent, Glenn Youngkin.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2021

"If he doesn't correct it, I guess he didn't misspeak."

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2020

A man can live a long and adventurous life without ever being spoken to by Lacey Pemberton, and when that rare opportunity does arise, one does not wish to misspeak.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green