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mistake

[mi-steyk] / mɪˈsteɪk /




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Pratt’s first mistake was thinking that Angelenos wanted a campaign of wanton rage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

GSK missed out on a lot of growth after shedding its oncology business just over a decade ago, a move that many on Wall Street and in the industry thought was a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Booking more than eight months in advance — a mistake many travellers make — or waiting until too close to departure can both result in higher prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Norris had been fourth quickest on the first runs in the final session, but a mistake into the chicane on the harbour on his final run dropped him down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

All because one mistake got so big no one could pretend it wasn’t there.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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