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pratfall

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Definition of pratfall

as in spill

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Recent Examples of pratfall Even so, Cooper, whatever his pratfalls, doesn’t tumble into the trap of derailing his own movie. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025 Tampa Bay had cemented itself as the league’s most entertaining programming, but the recent pratfall knocked its NFC Championship odds down to +1200, sandwiched between San Francisco and Seattle. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 Again, Gardner ports a movie type onto the sketch-comedy stage and turns up the volume just enough for the character to seem hilariously damaged, culminating in a Melissa McCarthy–worthy pratfall. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pratfall

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Noun

The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
In April, an oil spill occurred at the dock when the MSC Denmark VI vessel attempted to refuel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of spill

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Just before halftime, van Persie slipped past the Spanish defensive line to receive a long-range pass from teammate Daley Blind and looped the ball over Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a first-time diving header that amazed the audience.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
First, an Enzo Fernández header in the 85th minute equalized before a Lautaro Martínez header in stoppage time proved to be the game-winning goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026

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Madewell Airy Denim Slip Midi Skirt For a less body-hugging fit, check out this slip style.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Warsh had few, if any, major slip-ups amid intense questioning from Democrats — and supportive commentary from Republicans — in back-to-back days of testimony before the House and Senate on Tuesday and Wednesday.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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My father had flown from China for the tournament, a trip planned years in advance around a national team that ultimately failed to qualify.

— Shaoyu Yuan, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
All those visitors statistically ensure that some trips will occasionally go awry—or turn deadly.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of trip

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The less inventive through lines & missteps had everything to do with gravity.

— Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of misstep

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Singles, couples, allies and friends gather around tables as presenters make final adjustments to PowerPoint slides and notes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Yet the company’s shares in Seoul fell more than 12% on Monday, deepening a slide that began in late June.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 July 2026

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