Example Sentences
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Initially describing the question as "strange", Trump said: "Nobody did it on purpose. Mistakes are made, war is nasty."
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Mistakes by both advocates and opponents have led to unnecessary deaths and deepened national divisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026
Mistakes prove costly for the Rams in a season-ending 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC title game that shatters their Super Bowl hopes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
Mistakes are proof that you need to improve, I thought when I first saw it.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
