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misstep

[mis-step] / mɪsˈstɛp /


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That imbalance is precisely why “Supergirl” being a flagrant misstep is such a disappointment.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Each is taxed differently, and a misstep can mean an unexpected tax bill, said Bruce Brumberg, co-founder of mystockoptions.com.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

What was that first big mistake or misstep that you made in those early years that you still think about?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

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

From BBC May 6, 2026

He didn’t fall, but she knew from that misstep that Deydey was ill, that he’d hidden his sickness, and that he was going into the cabin with Neewo, never to return.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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