misread

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DeRosa, an MLB Network analyst, said afterward that he had “misspoke” during his interview and “completely misread the calculations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Study co-author Dr Emily Goldacre said toys like Gabbo could "misread emotions or respond inappropriately" and was concerned that "children may be left without comfort from the toy and without adult support, either".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I confessed to Voorhees that I completely misread the direction this country was heading back when the first Black president in history termed out in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

If that condition is misread, markets will break down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

I wait for another minute, just to be sure I hadn’t misread Day’s exit.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu