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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Josh had just had a slight mishap with the breadknife, and was trying to find a Band-Aid.
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The fire began because of a mishap in the kitchen.
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We managed to reach our destination, despite one or two mishaps earlier on in the day.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Although this particular occasion was rather marred by our mishap it was great to meet old friends again.
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Arrived at Les Contamines weary but without mishap .
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She should have taken precautions against such a mishap .
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The mishaps that befall Van Orton seem more random and jarring, though, than cohesively engineered to facilitate his spiritual development.
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There have also been difficulties and mishaps.
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This is particularly important for the newly toilet-trained who might have a mishap if they are impeded!
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To guard against this mishap he devised several different methods of deceleration.
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When he had finished he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jewelled oil-can, to guard against mishap .