Examples of mix-up in a Sentence
there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio
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Fox News Digital asked a James rep whether the near-certain future Basketball Hall of Famer believed there was a mix-up between him and those affiliated with the People’s Daily and if James knew his name was going to be on the byline of the paper.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Due to a dressing mix-up, the salads may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Due to a dressing mix-up, the salads may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mix-up
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“Mix-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix-up. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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