Recent Examples on the WebThe accidental mix-up came hours after Kate Middleton issued an apology for the controversy over the editing of an official family photo.—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 To celebrate, Menzel took to Instagram to poke fun at the mix-up, and wish her girl Adele the happiest of birthdays.—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024 The mix-up of the men’s remains was discovered three months later
The documents revealed bits and pieces of what happened in the wake of the men’s deaths.—Isabel Rosales, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 That shooting in January 2023 was tied to a vehicle mix-up, according to police.—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024 Hoping that the mix-up would be quickly resolved, Violenes told program officials about the felony charges.—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2024 Biden has also made his share of gaffes and name mix-ups.—Zachary Folk, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Such mix-ups are common and embarrassing among those who speak off the cuff, but their significance in evaluating a candidate’s health is uncertain.—Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 16 Feb. 2024 When he was called back to the diamond where Ebel was pitching, Teoscar Hernández and others in his BP group laughed with him about the mix-up.—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
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