Sentence examples for mistake could have from inspiring English sources

An honest mistake could have been made.

The Newton observations are at the limits of accuracy, so a mistake could have crept in.

As it turns out, the McCain campaign's mistake could have been easily avoided.

I was nervous towards the end because we couldn't score and any mistake could have left us out.

The extraordinary administrative error was not spotted until it was too late, despite "seven or eight" layers of checks where the mistake could have been identified.

Mr. Chambers and a second lawyer, Robert Nigh Jr., said it was important that they determine how the mistake could have been made.

While party leaders said some mistakes could have been made, none should have warranted a denial.

Perhaps both of those mistakes could have been overcome if Tanaka had pitched better.

Many of these mistakes could have been caught had basic checking protocols been followed, accident reports show.

Had these diplomats listened to the voices reflected in our coverage perhaps some of their mistakes could have been averted.

Afterward, the Capitals spoke of feeling relatively confident, knowing that a few key bounces or unmade mistakes could have turned the game around.