as in mistakes
an instance of confusion
there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio
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Noun
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025 -
If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tagovailoa has also thrown an interception, lost two fumbles and taken nine sacks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Red Hawks lost two fumbles in the red zone.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Mix-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix-ups. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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