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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Gulutzan is just hopeful that his team can learn from its mistakes.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026 -
In environments where young people have few chances to recover from mistakes, those mistakes can be much more damaging, and the temptations can feel more overwhelming.—
Mark Mitchell,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye had seven fumbles in the postseason and lost four.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ware, Dallas’ franchise leader in sacks, forced fumbles and tackles for loss, spent nine seasons with the Cowboys, earning seven Pro Bowl nods and four All-Pro selections.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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