miscalculate

Example Sentences

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Because of negativity bias, we miscalculate the upsides and downsides of social life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Then I mentioned to him what the veteran reporter had said to me about the risk that “confirmation bias” was yet again causing the press corps to miscalculate Trump’s odds of survival.

From Slate • May 20, 2024

Every time any actor decides to roll the iron dice of war, there is a significant chance that they are going to miscalculate.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2024

The seven-time champion appeared to miscalculate as he turned into the corner that Russell could not move further to the inside because Verstappen's car was next to his.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

I ain’t partial to swords—the time on the reverse is too long if you miscalculate your swing—but it’s better than a couple of rusty gardening blades.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland