major mishap
Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words
Refers to a significant and serious unfortunate event.
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- The launch was delayed due to a major mishap with the propulsion system.
- Avoiding any major mishap during the complex operation was their top priority.
- A small error in calculations led to a major mishap that cost the company millions.
- Despite the careful planning, a completely unforeseen major mishap occurred.
- The crew worked tirelessly to prevent a major mishap from turning into a catastrophe.
- Reports indicated that negligence was the primary cause of the major mishap at the plant.
- Fortunately, nobody was injured in what could have been a major mishap on the highway.
- The experienced pilot managed to avert a major mishap just moments before impact.
- Such a major mishap could have devastating consequences for the entire project.
- They reviewed every step of the process to ensure there would be no repeat of the past major mishap.