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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But, the big man seemed to tire as the game went on and mistakes followed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
This is not to say that her execution was flawless, that mistakes weren’t made.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Awkward bathroom stall fumbles aside (and that’s only really a grind when in layers), a jumpsuit is such a practical must-have for any wide-ranging trip.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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McDuffie has defended 34 passes, made two interceptions and forced eight fumbles in 56 career regular-season games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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