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as in mistakes
a wrong judgment
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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as in blunders
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a misstep that could lead to disaster
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Recent Examples of missteps
But for both Atlantic Division opponents to get back to the playoffs before the Red Wings is concerning at a minimum and speaks to the missteps Detroit has made.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding missteps underscores the importance of responsible data stewardship.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Share personal stories, missteps and lessons learned.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The report argues that the university made significant missteps.
—Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
What’s more frustrating is that these missteps aren’t happening in isolation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding missteps underscores the importance of responsible data stewardship.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Share personal stories, missteps and lessons learned.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The report argues that the university made significant missteps.
—Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
What’s more frustrating is that these missteps aren’t happening in isolation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Missteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missteps. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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