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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
missteps
Noun
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But for both Atlantic Division opponents to get back to the playoffs before the Red Wings is concerning at a minimum and speaks to the missteps Detroit has made.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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