The imperial court, seeing its earlier mistake, saw an advantage in the situation.

Brown made up for his earlier mistake by breaking off a 75-yard run before being caught from behind.

Some critics of the program agree that significant improvements have been based on early mistakes.

The new Administration has, to be sure, made its share of early mistakes.

Now they would have to think extra fast to make up for their earlier mistake.

But his early mistakes, he doesn't want to be embarrassed by them.

Not the least reason for it, he knew, was his learning from earlier mistakes.

As in so many games of war, the early mistake is often the most costly one.

And in plenty of companies, new management cannot overcome earlier mistakes.

First of all, they learned from their early mistakes.