Noun
the slightest miscue could make the trapeze artist lose his grip and fall to the mat below
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Noun
The proposal represents a significant overhaul for the Regional Transportation District, one that comes as the agency faces pressure to reform amid an ongoing series of costly miscues.—John Frank, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024 Formed from the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, the company has seen its stock price plunge 70% since the deal closed, with a series of miscues culminating in the loss of NBA rights — pending a legal complaint — starting with the 2025-26 season.—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
While Granada capitalized on De La Salle miscues, the Matadors’ defense played a near-flawless game.—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 The Sea Lions went 4-for-12 from 3-point range in the first half and shot one free throw (Barnes made it) while turning it over seven times, miscues the visitors turned into nine points.—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miscue
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