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costly mistake

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meanings of costlyand mistake


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costly
adjective
uk /ˈkɒst.li/ us /ˈkɑːst.li/
expensive, especially ...
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mistake
noun[C]
uk /mɪˈsteɪk/ us /mɪˈsteɪk/
an action, decision, or judgment that produces an unwanted or ...
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Examples of costly mistake


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Indeed, it will be an extremely costlymistake.
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That was because cuts had to be made, although it has proved to be a costlymistake.
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What a costlymistake that proved to be.
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Consultation and consensus is a prerequisite of stability and could avoid another costlymistake.
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Think of the costlymistake that was made!
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If a fair and square deal is what we received after 1926, it was a very costlymistake.
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Nevertheless, initially a costlymistake was made.
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It was a costlymistake for some.
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It was a dreadful and costlymistake.
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It has been a pretty costlymistake for this country, and this action of his was responsible for much of the trade and other difficulties which followed.
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This doctrine proved to be a costlymistake.
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His assumption that the rebels would do the same was a costlymistake.
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By 1905 the railroad company land policies changes when it realized it had been a costlymistake to have sold much of the land at wholesale prices.
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The return was a costlymistake.
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Policy and treatment for the past century has relied on the false idea that humans are not resilient, a costlymistake in human and monetary terms.
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It was a costlymistake.
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Callaghan's failure to call an election would ultimately prove to be a costlymistake for his government.
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Often, errors should not only be detected, but also prevented, especially when dangerous, irreparable or costly mistakes are predictable.
By 1905 the company changed its land policies as it realize it had been a costlymistake to have sold so much land at wholesale prices.
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The best way to discourage it is to take steps to avoid costly mistakes.
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