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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Here are 11 companion planting mistakes to avoid as much as possible in your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026 -
What does the show think of mistakes?—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As Trump fumbles with the Pandora’s Box he’s broken open, there’s no shortage of historical analogies to choose from.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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