Noun
the slightest miscue could make the trapeze artist lose his grip and fall to the mat below
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Noun
Doval’s performance would soon be forgotten thanks to two miscues by the Twins on one play in the bottom of the frame.—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024 However, there were a few miscues during 11-on-11 drills.—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 June 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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