mistakes
Example Sentences
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Fiduciaries can face legal or financial consequences for making mistakes or misleading you.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Everyone makes mistakes in college,” @CForce3000 wrote in May 2024, criticizing the activists, who risked expulsion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
As many as 40% of surviving spouses may have been affected by the mistakes, costing them a remarkable $50 million in payments in just a few years.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“We don’t really understand why they’re being removed … There aren’t clear criteria or mistakes that they’ve made. So it’s hard to say what the motives are.”
From Salon • May 1, 2026
“Hard, sometimes, find your place, especially when you have a gift. Can make mistakes along the way, can hurt others or yourself even.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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