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misjudge

[mis-juhj] / mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ /


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When central bankers misjudge the moment, markets adjust quickly, and policy makers are forced to follow.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Without accounting for this process, models may misjudge how carbon moves through the ocean and how the system responds to environmental stress.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

This time, Norris did not have space to edge alongside and appeared to misjudge the manoeuvre.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

“It’s one thing to make a mistake or misjudge something or be ignorant,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

“You misjudge those who honor you. They do not think you can predict the future or save them from catastrophe. They honor you because you are the Storyteller.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin