slipup

Example Sentences

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Due to some sort of slipup in the production room, Dokoupil thought he was instead pivoting to the embattled Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

The Owls suffered an unexpected slipup with an early home loss to Bryant and lost to then-No.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

Moore had one slipup midway through the third quarter when he had the ball stripped near the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2023

One dismissed the non-notification as “a minor slipup by administrators,” minor because its consequences were not “catastrophic.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

“There’s no turning back, Nell. Once you arrive in Philadelphia, you are to assume your new identity wholly. One slipup, and the entire case will be in jeopardy.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan