Word: misstepped
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...mind, because I can be a problem." The Senator could settle some scores in the fall of next year, when his memoirs are scheduled to be published. The book will include a chapter on Republican Senators (he won't reveal any names yet) who "took advantage" of his misstep to force him out, as well as on Administration officials who were "undermining me." --By Douglas Waller
...single misstep by the Black Bear goalkeeper changed the game’s course and triggered a Crimson offensive explosion that ultimately led to a 3-0 victory...
...While serving in the military, I learned that one of the most important factors in a leader's success is commanding the respect of his troops. Nothing was more infuriating than when a superior officer publicly blamed others for a collective misstep. Before belatedly taking responsibility for his words, the President allowed an important member of his Administration to be cast to the lions. The ensuing spectacle is deserved, and the President should not be surprised to see a drop in his Administration's morale and enthusiasm. Jack Roberts White Bear Lake...
...on”), while “Good Woman” is a refreshingly optimistic breakup song, replete with children’s choir. Though “Names” takes on the challenging subject of child abuse, it is perhaps the album’s only misstep. Despite their good intentions, the lyrics are regrettably over-the-top and the song comes off as comically maudlin—like a disastrous combination of Tori Amos and 10,000 Maniacs...
...greatest risk is that with the U.S. preoccupied by Iraq, the two sides will continue talking past each other. That will allow room for a misstep or accident to be dangerously misinterpreted by the other side. As tension builds, it might not take more than a few bullets fired in the DMZ or a patrol boat straying across a disputed demarcation line to trigger full mobilization. North Korea's next move could be the test firing of a missile like the one that flew over Japan in 1998. Other even more dangerous provocations are possible. Gordon Flake, a Korea expert...