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mistakes

  • plural
    of mistake.
    mistake
    noun
    an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.
  • present tense form
    of mistake (3rd person singular).
    mistake
    noun
    an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.

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Senne Lammens was excellent in his debut campaign but has just two seasons as a first-choice senior goalkeeper behind him and his unhappy World Cup experience proved he can make major mistakes.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

In an interview with The Times earlier this month, Arday admitted making academic "mistakes" but said he was being wrongly "portrayed to be a liar and a fantasist".

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

I made mistakes and he was supportive,” Shields said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

The “fear of missing out” and “fear of topping out” may drive you to make mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

I’ve been thinking about the many, many mistakes I’ve made.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste