Examples of misstep in a Sentence
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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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
It is largely driven by the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers—responsible for explosive movements—and declines in reactivity, or the ability to respond quickly to a threat, such as a misstep on uneven ground.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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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
It is largely driven by the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers—responsible for explosive movements—and declines in reactivity, or the ability to respond quickly to a threat, such as a misstep on uneven ground.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstep. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep 
1
: a wrong step
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