Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
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Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that's been sitting on them for some time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Wash the hummingbird feeder frequently, fill it carefully to avoid spills, and keep it in good repair.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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The property slump has weighed on economic growth and spending in the world’s second-biggest economy, and experts say the state purchases may finally halt further price falls, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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And multiple other missteps followed, including the botched hiring and early departure of a rebuilding czar.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff leading the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie acknowledged that missteps were made in the case’s early hours, including removing crime scene tape and delaying requests for assistance from outside law enforcement agencies.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The on-stage ceremony was visually inspired by a plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that is known for weddings, which Himede visited during one of their many trips to the island in preparation for the show.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Mars and Earth align once every 26 months to allow for interplanetary travel, trips to the moon could take place every 10 days, Musk claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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While several runs appear smooth and effortless, others expose the limits of the hardware, including stumbles and the loss of a foot covering after a hard landing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Simi Valley has put its last season’s stumbles behind it and is preparing for a tough Notre Dame Academy squad.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This season, he has been used to get flick-ons for headers or run behind defences and get on the end of crosses or Fernandes’ through balls.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dredging — which could last from three months to a year, depending on what route the IDNR takes to accomplish the task — to access slips inside the marina is caused by years of sediment buildup from the natural wave action from Lake Michigan, IDNR officials say.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In that framing, time and leave data become inputs to broader analytics on productivity, labor cost, and compliance risk, rather than just a basis for issuing pay slips.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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