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Examples of misstep in a Sentence
Their decision to relocate the company was a major misstep.
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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That misstep led to Rasika being asked to pack her knives and go.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
When one misstep can disturb or ruin potential evidence, being careful is critical.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
When one misstep can disturb or ruin potential evidence, being careful is critical.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misstep
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstep. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep 
1
: a wrong step
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