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mistake

[mi-steyk] / mɪˈsteɪk /




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“I’m the one that’s meant to show you what not to do in life and how to avoid the same mistakes that I’ve fallen for in my life.”

From Los Angeles Times

I can accept a poor performance with the ball and mistakes are never a problem.

From BBC

In this respect Turner’s serenity has a kind of contemplative acceptance some could mistake for sadness.

From Salon

Welcome back to Don’t Short Yourself, where we share smart money moves each week, often drawn from our own financial wins — and yes, our occasional mistakes — to help you make better decisions with your money.

From MarketWatch

The splitter’s decline was due to a mistaken belief it caused elbow injuries, but modern data shows it puts less torque on the elbow.

From The Wall Street Journal