misstep
Example Sentences
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That imbalance is precisely why “Supergirl” being a flagrant misstep is such a disappointment.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Communications professionals, previously relegated to the periphery, are now front and center in the C-suite, partly emboldened by CEOs’ fears that even the smallest misstep can swiftly balloon into a corporate disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 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
Critics say the prime minister has swerved from one policy misstep to another during his 22 months at the helm.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
In one stroke, his misstep fractured his relations with the regents and alienated the faculty.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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