variants
or mis-setting
as in losing
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Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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On one hand, no one ever wants to repeat the Dolphins’ sin of passing over Drew Brees in free agency in 2006.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Exasperated groans followed from three of the four stands, and that pattern continued as Brighton players kept misplacing passes when forcing themselves into quick decisions.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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One standout moment shows the robot stepping down, briefly misplacing its foot, and then subtly repositioning it before continuing forward.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The youthful sounds of laughter and enthusiastic conversation were missing.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Missetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missetting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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