as in mistakes
an instance of confusion
there was a foul-up with our mail order, and not one item arrived as ordered
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Noun
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The agents weren’t focused on the early mistakes made in the case, however.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026 -
Bass acknowledged her mistakes during the campaign, said Gonzalez, a former head of the county Democratic Party.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Last season was a struggle for the Ravens, and at times for Henry, whose three lost fumbles contributed to losses and the team’s 1-5 start.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Such livestreams can convey seemingly greater transparency than short videos by allowing viewers to see robotic flaws and fumbles in real time.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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