miscalculation
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But the visit showed a surprising alignment of visions between the U.S. and Chinese presidents, embracing fierce competition that avoids miscalculation and conflict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
"The two sides underscored the importance of maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region, reducing the risk of miscalculation, and sustaining dialogue on matters of mutual concern," the statement read.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Yet for every miscalculation, salutatory global forces have been at work in America’s favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
They know that a full-out nuclear war would end civilization, so the risk isn’t so much a purposeful sneak attack by one country against one or two of the others, it’s a miscalculation.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
So much laid to waste from the miscalculation of infallibility in the face of a planet’s revolt.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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