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pratfall

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as in spill

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Recent Examples of pratfall And Brooker would likely be the first to acknowledge the pratfalls of such an endeavor. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025 No one questions Rob’s manhood, and Rob himself is undeniably comfortably in his skin; even his pratfalls are laced with a wiry athleticism. — John Glynn, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for pratfall

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Plus, its rugged IPX7 waterproof casing easily withstands rain, spills, and outdoor grime, while the 5,200mAh battery delivers a full 24 hours of non-stop playback.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of spill

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Gap Large Canvas Five Pocket Tote Two slip pockets outside, two slip pockets inside, a laptop-friendly capacity, and a 100-percent cotton canvas composition.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Gizelle might’ve been spared the shade at the drag show, but Lisa Wu gets it head-on as Nene goes on about how inconsequential both the slip-up and Lisa’s feelings about it are.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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Newcastle are extremely excited about the Dutchman and Ross Wilson, the sporting director, even personally made scouting trips to watch the midfielder last year.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
That would be Tamra, Heather, Gina, and Carmella, who are taking a 24-hour trip to Solvang.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

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The explanation for Tom’s importance is a misstep, a lapse of authorial confidence.

— Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Only Naby Keita can be considered a misstep during a period where outgoings and Champions League performance, along with a commercial boom, helped balance everything out.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of misstep

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