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Their decision to relocate the company was a major misstep.
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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Even with a few missteps, consistent budgeting will guide you to debt freedom.
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Bernadette Joy, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
These projects do face risks from potential cost overruns or operational missteps, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
The many missteps of the Boulder Police Department are laid out across all three episodes of the documentary.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bernadette Joy, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
These projects do face risks from potential cost overruns or operational missteps, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
The many missteps of the Boulder Police Department are laid out across all three episodes of the documentary.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstep. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep 
1
: a wrong step
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