mistakes
Example Sentences
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"Equally, when you looked at the mistakes he was making, they were often errors of judgement or lack of experience. They weren't run-out-of-talent mistakes."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
This time, I allowed myself room to play and to make mistakes, just like I encourage my daughter to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
One proposed study he is still seeking funding for would examine how autonomous vehicles in one fleet can learn from one another’s mistakes to make roads safer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
In some cases, those experiences can contribute to a fear of failure rooted in the belief that mistakes make a person less worthy in the eyes of others.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
I take out my sketchbook, turn on the desk lamp, and begin writing all the mistakes I’ve made and what level of stupid they are.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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