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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The five to ten years before retirement are some of the most financially complex, but choosing the right financial planner during this stage can help reduce costly mistakes and create a clearer transition plan.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Around this time, confirming plans (like, say, a first or second date) multiple times and generally being more forgiving if someone makes mistakes is appropriate.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sports fans may forgive interceptions and fumbles.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye had seven fumbles in the postseason and lost four.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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